People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.

Trump believes Thailand and Cambodia are ready to settle their differences after his trade deal warning"I called the prime ministers of each, and I said we're not going to make a trade deal unless you settle the war.

Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.

The fighting intensified and spread to new areas despite international calls for a ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and President Donald Trump joined a chorus of international voices calling for a ceasefire.