Thailand and Cambodia Sign KL Peace Accord

Key Facts:

• Incident: Thailand and Cambodia signed the KL Peace Accord.
• Scene/Setting: October 26, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Mediator: The deal was negotiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Agreement Details:

• The settlement officially resolves years of border wars, including wrangles over the Preah Vihear and Prasat Ta Muen Thom temples.
• It forms an ASEAN Observer Team that oversees the border and make sure that compliance is achieved.
• The agreement is a continuation of a ceasefire that took place in July 2025, interrupting several days of active warfare.

Context and Significance:

• According to reports by President Trump, he also used ongoing trade talks of the U.S with both countries.
• The agreement is regarded as a significant diplomatic success of ASEAN and a step towards the stability of the region.
• In the two countries, they have reached the consensus to move away with confrontation and work together such as collaborating in maintaining heritage.