Bangkok: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire but require additional time to withdraw troops from the border. Cross-border fighting has persisted for a second day, according to state-run news agency Bernama.

According to Anadolu Agency, Bangkok has expressed agreement in principle with the ceasefire proposal, while Phnom Penh has accepted the ceasefire but accused Thailand of reversing its decision. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated on Facebook that Thailand initially agreed to the ceasefire but later changed its position. Prime Minister Anwar engaged with his Thai and Cambodian counterparts on Thursday night.

Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that Thailand is open to the ceasefire but seeks clarity on the terms. Free Malaysia Today reported that Phumtham agreed in principle to Anwar's mediation offer, requesting a concrete commitment to prevent future conflicts. The Thai Foreign Ministry also expressed full agreement with the ceasefire offer, contingent on appropriate conditions on the ground.

Phumtham accused Cambodia of instigating the recent conflict by using military force first. In response to the ongoing tension, Bangkok has enacted martial law in the border provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat.

The Thai army has indicated potential use of cluster munitions against military targets, stating that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is not binding on Thailand. Major General Winthai Suvaree emphasized that Thailand is not a party to the convention, similar to countries like the United States and Russia.

Thailand's Health Ministry reported that the death toll has reached 15, including one soldier. Cambodia confirmed the death of a monk and injuries to five others from Thai Air Force airstrikes on Thursday.

Diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Thailand have reached their lowest point in decades after tensions escalated on May 28, following a deadly exchange of fire near the border. The conflict centers on a disputed border area between Cambodia's Preah Vihear province and Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province.