Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact

Thailand and Cambodia agreed Thursday to extend a ceasefire deal that followed five days of hostilities along their border last month. The joint statement signed by Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit and Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha said they agreed to continue a freeze on border troop movements and patrols.

The statement scheduled another meeting within a month and both sides would also agree to refrain from disseminating false information or fake news in order to de-escalate tensions.