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.

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.

Bangkok: At least 14 Thais have been killed while over 100,000 people have fled amid escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, Bangkok said on Friday, as per local media reports. Bangkok Post cited the Thai interior ministry as saying that over 100,

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire after an emergency meeting mediated by Malaysia as ASEAN Chair.

Thailand accused Cambodian troops of violating the ceasefire early on July 29, which Cambodia denied. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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

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.