Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from border, Thailand says

This handout photograph, taken on November 1, 2025, and released by the Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) shows Cambodian soldiers standing next to a convoy of multiple rocket launchers along a street in Preah Vihear province. - Photo: AFP

BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and conducting de-mining operations along their contested border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions following last week's signing of an extended truce, Thai officials said on Monday.

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal last week in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, three months after border tensions between the two countries exploded into a deadly five-day conflict.