Thailand-Cambodia clashes: Trump to ‘request ceasefire’, says ‘trying to simplify complex situation’

Donald Trump, on Saturday said that he will call the acting Prime Minister of Thailand and request for a ceasefire, as the soaring tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continued to escalate, with the conflict entering its third day on Saturday.

The POTUS also said that he has already spoken to Cambodia PM Hun Manet.

“The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding War stoppage and Ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say. I am trying to simplify a complex situation!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

On Friday, during an urgent UN Security Council meeting in New York, Cambodia’s UN ambassador Chhea Keo had already said his country wanted a ceasefire. “Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire – unconditionally – and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute,” he told reporters.

(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)