The United States today issued a strong call for an immediate ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia as fierce border fighting escalates along their contested frontier.

In a statement, Washington expressed deep concern over mounting civilian casualties and displacement, urging both nations to suspend attacks, protect non-combatants and seek a peaceful resolution.

The renewed violence broke out as former peace agreements—brokered earlier this year with U.S. involvement—have unravelled.

Both Thai and Cambodian forces have exchanged artillery and airstrikes across multiple sectors of the disputed 817-kilometre border, with civilians reportedly bearing much of the cost in lives, injury and mass displacement.

While Cambodia’s government has signalled willingness to return to bilateral talks should conditions allow, Thai officials have rejected third-party mediation and insisted that Phnom Penh must first de-escalate.

The U.S. statement underscored that only a prompt cessation of hostilities and renewed diplomatic engagement can avert further humanitarian disaster.

As regional and global concern mounts, the American appeal adds pressure on both governments to pause fighting and revive direct dialogue before the conflict spreads further and destabilises neighbouring countries.