The United States government has urged Thailand to undertake specific, concrete measures to ease rising tensions with Cambodia along their shared border, following renewed armed clashes that have triggered significant displacement and casualties.

In a recent high-level phone call, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to adopt clear de-escalatory actions and to recommit to existing peace frameworks designed to end hostilities between the neighbouring states.

This appeal reflects Washington’s growing concern over the escalation of violence despite earlier efforts, including a peace agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in October, to curb conflict and establish lasting stability.

Rubio emphasised the need for Thailand to act decisively to reduce the risk of further confrontation and protect civilians affected by the fighting, and indicated that the United States stands ready to support diplomatic engagement aimed at defusing the situation.

Thai defence officials noted ongoing military tensions, including separate reports that Cambodian forces had shot down a Thai reconnaissance drone, underscoring the fragile security environment despite diplomatic overtures.

The United States’ call for ‘‘concrete actions’’ comes as both sides have reported losses and the border dispute remains unresolved, with repeated breakdowns in ceasefires and sporadic combat continuing to undermine peace efforts.