Displaced people hold candles as they celebrate Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's 73rd birthday after an announcement of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with Cambodia, July 28, 2025 [Athit Perawongmetha photo

Al Jazeera
29 July, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after clashes along their disputed border, home to centuries-old temples and decades-old tensions. The conflict is tied to political dynasties, shifting alliances and the growing influence of China.

Can this ceasefire hold?