Mixed reactions in Bangkok after Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire: Video
Residents and visitors in Thailand’s capital reacted with a mix of relief and scepticism on Saturday, December 27, after Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire, bringing nearly 20 days of deadly border clashes to a halt.
While the agreement raised hopes of de-escalation, lingering mistrust shaped public sentiment.
Footage captured by Viory in Bangkok showed traffic flowing normally as people moved through the city, passing shopping centres and convenience stores, suggesting a return to everyday life even as uncertainty over the ceasefire lingered.
Several locals questioned whether the ceasefire would hold, citing previous breakdowns in relations between the two neighbours. Some expressed hope that the agreement would hold, while others voiced doubts rooted in past experience.
Visitors also weighed in on the development, with some stressing that any effort to end the fighting was positive. A visitor from South Korea described the ceasefire as a necessary first step towards peace, noting that conflict brings harm to all sides.
Thailand and Cambodia signed the ceasefire on Saturday after delegations met at a border checkpoint in Thailand’s Chanthaburi Province. The agreement followed weeks of escalating violence along the border, during which both countries reported military and civilian casualties.
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