Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia along their disputed border continued on Saturday, casting doubt on claims of a ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump. Cambodia accused Thai forces of carrying out fresh airstrikes just hours after Trump said both sides had agreed to stop fighting.

Cambodian authorities said Thai military aircraft bombed several locations near the border on December 13, using fighter jets to target areas including hotels and bridges. According to the Cambodian Ministry of Information, attacks occurred despite diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the two nations. Cambodian defence officials said, “Thai military aircraft have not stopped bombing yet and are still continuing the bombing,” rejecting any suggestion that hostilities had ceased.

Earlier, Trump said in posts on his Truth Social platform that he had spoken to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and that both had agreed to “cease all shooting” and return to a peace framework supported by regional mediation, including Malaysia. Trump added that both countries were ready to move toward peace and normal trade relations.

However, Thailand or Cambodia did not declare a formal ceasefire after Trump's statement. Thai officials refused to confirm the truce, and Cambodian officials insisted that military action continued. Thailand countered with accusations that Cambodia had violated international norms, including reported assaults on civilian zones and landmines. Cambodian authorities strongly denied the allegations.

The conflict is the latest in a decades-old territorial dispute along the 817-kilometre Thailand–Cambodia border, which has repeatedly seen spurts in clashes in the past. Fighting that intensified earlier in the week has been characterised as some of the most serious in recent months.

So far, efforts towards de-escalation on the part of regional and international actors have made little difference, with both sides continuing to trade blame. On the ground, the situation is volatile, with uncertainty over whether the diplomatic interventions amount to anything concrete in terms of the halt in fighting.

Meanwhile, India expressed concern over reports of damage to conservation facilities near the Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located close to the conflict zone. Answering media queries on December 12, Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Any damage to conservation facilities is unfortunate, and is a matter of concern.” He described the Preah Vihear temple as a shared cultural heritage of humanity and noted that India has been closely involved in its preservation. Jaiswal said India sincerely hoped that all measures would be taken to safeguard the site and its conservation infrastructure. He reiterated New Delhi’s appeal to both Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint, cease hostilities, prevent further escalation, and return to dialogue and peace.