Bangkok: Sa Kaeo remains on high alert for 72 hours after the ceasefire; security forces maintain a strong presence. The Sa Kaeo border has quieted considerably following the signing of a ceasefire, although security forces remain vigilant, preventing villagers from returning to their areas and maintaining a continuous 72-hour watch. Meanwhile, in Buriram, villagers are relieved to be able to return home but remain wary of the Cambodian situation.
According to Thai News Agency, the official ceasefire agreement was reached between Thailand and Cambodia at 12:00 PM today (December 27, 2025). Reporters surveyed the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border in Nong Chan and Nong Ya Kaeo villages, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province, which have been affected by the ongoing fighting over the past several days. The survey revealed a relatively calm overall atmosphere, a stark contrast to the continuous gunfire and explosions that had occurred throughout the day and night. However, traces of damage from BM-21 rockets and small arms fire from the Cambodian side were still visible in various locations, including on the ground, in houses, and in agricultural areas, reflecting the intensity of the previous clashes.
Security forces remain heavily deployed at strategic points and key routes, and residents who have been evacuated from the area are not yet allowed to return to their homes as the situation is being closely monitored for at least 72 hours. At the temporary shelter in Buriram province, people were loading their belongings onto pickup trucks to return home after hearing the news that the Thai-Cambodian GBC (Generally Border Committee) had signed an immediate ceasefire agreement at 12:00 PM. The villagers were relieved that the situation had eased.
However, most villagers expressed distrust toward the Cambodians, stating that they never keep their word, and even after signing the agreement, they continued to commit acts of violence. Currently, the village leader has not yet informed them to return home, presumably because they want to wait and see how the situation develops. They fear that while the Cambodians may have actually stopped firing now, it might only be a temporary halt, and clashes could resume in about 1-2 months.