U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped into a boiling Southeast Asian conflict, announcing that Thailand and Cambodia agreed to immediate ceasefire talks after three days of deadly border clashes. The move comes as over 30 lives were lost and 130,000 residents displaced – the worst violence between the neighbors in 13 years. 💔
From Twitter Diplomacy to Truce?
Trump revealed the breakthrough via social media during his Scotland trip, claiming both leaders agreed to halt fighting and pursue peace. Thailand's acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai cautiously welcomed the plan but demanded Cambodia show "sincere intention" – hinting at lingering tensions. 🔥
The ASEAN Angle
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, chair of the ASEAN bloc, is also pushing a ceasefire proposal. While Cambodia backs the plan, Thailand says it agrees "in principle" – diplomatic code for "we’ll see." 🌏 The UN Security Council held emergency talks Friday, with both sides pledging peaceful resolutions… but still trading blame.
Why Now?
Trump added a business twist to his mediation: "They want to get back to the trading table!" 💼 His warning about freezing trade deals likely turned up the heat. With global powers and regional players all vying to calm the crisis, the world watches to see if this truce can stick. 🤞
