A senior Cambodian leader from the influential Hun family has called for peaceful relations with Thailand, urging both countries to maintain dialogue and avoid further escalation after months of tensions along their shared border.

The appeal came from Hun Manet, Cambodia’s prime minister and the son of longtime political figure Hun Sen, who emphasized the importance of stability and cooperation between the two neighbouring Southeast Asian nations.

His remarks highlight a renewed effort to lower tensions following disputes that have periodically strained bilateral ties.

Thailand and Cambodia share an extensive eight hundred-kilometre border that has long included areas of undemarcated territory.

While relations between the two countries have often been cooperative, disagreements over specific border zones have occasionally triggered diplomatic friction and localized military incidents.

Recent tensions intensified following a series of incidents along the frontier that involved troop deployments and brief exchanges of fire.

These developments prompted both governments to increase diplomatic engagement while emphasizing the need to prevent further clashes that could endanger civilians and soldiers living near the border.

Hun Manet’s call for peace reflects a broader recognition among regional leaders that sustained stability is essential for economic development and cross-border cooperation.

Thailand and Cambodia maintain significant trade, tourism and labour ties, with millions of people living and working near the frontier benefiting from open channels of communication between the two governments.

Diplomatic engagement between the countries has continued through bilateral discussions and regional forums.

Both governments have repeatedly expressed support for resolving disputes through dialogue and established mechanisms rather than confrontation.

The two sides have also participated in broader regional efforts to stabilize relations.

In late twenty twenty-five, Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire framework during an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, establishing additional monitoring mechanisms designed to reduce the risk of future clashes and strengthen cooperation along the border.

Observers say Hun Manet’s emphasis on peace signals a continued willingness to pursue diplomatic solutions despite past disagreements.

For both Thailand and Cambodia, maintaining calm along the frontier is considered vital for protecting economic ties, safeguarding border communities and supporting long-term regional stability.