The ceasefire agreement brokered in Putrajaya was a win for Malaysia premier Anwar Ibrahim and ASEAN, experts say. With clashes reportedly erupting early Tuesday morning, however, observation teams are urgently needed on the ground.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that it would come into effect at midnight local time, 1.pm Easter Time Monday July 28.

The Thailand-Cambodia border, where fighting has raged since last week, was calm following a ceasefire deal and military commanders from both sides are set to meet for talks later in the day, acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.

Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has denied interfering in a new ministry investigation targeting the head of its Department of Lands, saying the probe is aimed at clearing doubts over the latter's handling of the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram.

Thailand’s political drama deepens as Phumtham backs suspended leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra to survive court battle and return.