🗓️ Wednesday, November 12, 2025
📍 Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand Ends Peace Talks with Cambodia, Anutin Says “Peace Is Over” — Unfazed by US Tariff Threats

Bangkok, November 12, 2025 — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that Thailand will not resume peace talks with Cambodia, accusing Phnom Penh of violating last month’s peace accord and continuing to plant landmines along the border. He said his government was fully prepared to defend Thailand’s sovereignty and would not be swayed by US tariff threats.

Cambodia “Blew Its Chance for Peace”

Speaking at the opening of the 68th class of the National Defence College, Anutin said Cambodia had squandered its chance for peace by failing to honor the Kuala Lumpur Peace Declaration, signed on October 26, 2025. The deal was witnessed by US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The accord included four main conditions: withdrawal of heavy weapons, landmine clearance, cross-border crime cooperation, and settlement of overlapping territorial claims. Anutin said Cambodia failed to comply with any of them.

“Cambodia’s repeated violations of the peace accord leave me no choice but to do it my way,” he said. “We have done our part because we wanted peace. Since you didn’t, you’ve lost your chance.”

Landmine Blast Triggers Breakdown

Two days earlier, four Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion while patrolling in Si Sa Ket’s Kanthalak district. The Thailand Mine Action Centre reported that the mine appeared newly planted after the peace deal was signed.

The incident prompted an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, which concluded that Cambodia had breached the accord. The Thai government then decided to suspend the peace declaration indefinitely.

“Since the one who signed the accord with us didn’t implement it, I have to sing My Way,” Anutin remarked, repeating his defiant stance.

Military on High Alert

Anutin confirmed that Thailand’s armed forces were fully prepared to defend the nation. Defence Minister Gen Nattapon Nakpanich, Armed Forces Chief Gen Ukrit Boontanon, and Army Commander Gen Pana Klaewplodthuk have reportedly halted contact with their Cambodian counterparts.

According to Thai media, Thai troops exchanged fire with Cambodian forces in Nong Ya Kaew following the mine blast. Border reinforcements remain on high alert.

When asked about military readiness, Anutin simply replied, “Of course.”

Thailand Unfazed by US Trade Pressure

Anutin also dismissed reports that the United States may impose punitive tariffs on Thai goods following the collapse of the Malaysia-brokered peace process.

“I no longer care about trade and tariff negotiations,” he said. “If we can’t sell to one country, we’ll sell to others. If US tariffs go up 100%, their buyers will suffer, not us.”

He urged the private sector to diversify export markets and strengthen local industries, stressing that sovereignty comes before economic pressure.

Diplomatic Fallout

The Thai Foreign Ministry is preparing to formally notify both Washington and Kuala Lumpur that the October 26 peace declaration is now void. Malaysia’s role as guarantor is also considered terminated.

“Thailand will now follow only one rule — do it my way,” Anutin said when asked whether he would inform Prime Minister Anwar of the decision.

Cambodia has denied planting new mines and called for a joint investigation, claiming the explosion may have involved leftover ordnance from previous conflicts. Thailand has so far rejected that proposal.

Timeline of Key Events

• October 26, 2025 — Thailand and Cambodia sign peace accord in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by Trump and Anwar.
• November 10, 2025 — Thai soldiers injured by landmine in Si Sa Ket province.
• November 11, 2025 — Anutin suspends the peace accord, declaring “peace is over.”
• November 12, 2025 — Reports of border skirmishes between Thai and Cambodian troops at Nong Ya Kaew.

National Defence College Class 68

The 68th class of the National Defence College includes 299 senior officials, such as Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam (DSI Director-General), Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiewphan (Cyber Crime Bureau Chief), and Anusorn Iam-sa-ard (Pheu Thai MP). Anutin, an alumnus of Class 61, told graduates that Thailand’s “security and sovereignty now come first.”

What’s Next

The situation remains tense along the Thai-Cambodian border. It is unclear whether Thailand’s suspension of the accord is permanent or if ASEAN and Malaysia will attempt renewed mediation. Washington has called for restraint, while Cambodian officials continue to deny any new military provocations.

Summary: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ended Thailand’s peace talks with Cambodia, blaming Phnom Penh for violating the accord. He says Thailand will defend its borders “my way” and will not yield to US tariff threats. The Thai military is now on full alert as regional diplomacy hangs in the balance.