Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers After Ceasefire, Officials Say

Eighteen Cambodian soldiers captured by Thai forces during July border clashes have been released following a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.

18 Cambodian soldiers captured by Thai forces during border clashes in July have been released. The soldiers were freed following a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, according to Agence France-Presse.

Cambodia’s information minister confirmed on Wednesday that the soldiers had safely returned to Cambodian territory. He said the release was part of confidence-building measures after weeks of heightened military tension.

The soldiers were detained during fighting along disputed border areas, where clashes erupted earlier this year. Their capture had become a sensitive issue in bilateral relations.

Thailand and Cambodia have clashed twice in border regions in 2025, resulting in hundreds of casualties and worsening diplomatic relations between the two neighbors.

The two countries share a long-disputed border, with periodic confrontations over territory, particularly around historic temple sites and remote frontier zones. Tensions have flared intermittently for decades.

The most recent round of fighting lasted nearly four weeks, forcing thousands of civilians on both sides to flee their homes and seek temporary shelter.

The ceasefire agreement has eased immediate hostilities, but analysts warn that underlying disputes remain unresolved and could reignite without sustained diplomatic engagement.

Regional observers say the release of the soldiers may help stabilize relations and open the door to further talks aimed at preventing future border violence.

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