Thailand Suspends Trump-Brokered Cambodia Peace Deal

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Above: Donald Trump watches Anutin Charnvirakul and Hun Manet hold up the ceasefire agreement on Oct. 26, 2025. Image copyright: Mohd Rasfan/Pool/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

Thailand's suspension of the peace deal is completely justified after Cambodian landmines injured Thai soldiers. The blast proves Cambodia remains hostile to Thailand's security and sovereignty despite signing agreements. Thailand cannot compromise its national interests amid ongoing aggression.

The Nation Thailand

Narrative B

Thailand's suspension destroys a promising diplomatic breakthrough over old landmines from decades-old conflicts. Cambodia never planted new mines and remains committed to international mine ban treaties. Thailand's overreaction undermines regional cooperation and international support.

Khmer Times

Anti-Trump narrative

The self-styled "peacemaker" Donald Trump watched as the Thailand-Cambodia truce he touted crumbled within weeks. While basking in photo ops and acclaim, the deal he helped engineer faltered on its first real test — exposing his diplomacy as mere theater.

The Daily Beast