Trump: Cambodia and Thailand cannot stop fighting!
Trump said on social media that he called separately with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, stating that the US would consider concluding a trade agreement with the two countries only if they end the border conflict. The key point is that the trade agreement is not important at this moment; Cambodia and Thailand are competing for land and resources, as well as Preah Vihear Temple!
The way Trump is using is to exert pressure by not reaching a trade agreement, but in such a situation, who cares about trade? Cambodia and Thailand are busy with a life-or-death battle, thinking about how to regain their resources and land. At this time, there's no talk of trade agreements, so who can manage these things? Obviously, it will be an all-out statement against it. Therefore, although both sides say they will temporarily cease hostilities, it may not be possible.
Cambodia is willing to cease hostilities because it can't win, but Thailand may not agree to cease hostilities. Because Thailand is currently in a superior position, it can seize large areas of Cambodian land, thereby completing the expansion of Thailand. In addition to the issue of land, there is also the feud between the Thaksin family and the Hun Sen family, which is hard to say.
Therefore, in the opinion of the blogger, Trump's ceasefire may not be coordinated properly. However, if Trump really can coordinate a ceasefire, it would be impressive and admirable. However, so far, there is no sign of any side ceasing hostilities, and the fighting is still intense, which is the truth.
It can only be said that once war is started, it is more difficult to stop. However, for the sake of obtaining a Nobel Peace Prize, Trump is indeed very committed, constantly coordinating with all sides to cease hostilities. It seems that the Nobel Peace Prize set by Pakistan for Trump has filled Trump with efforts, and he must strive for peace to get more Nobel Peace Prizes, perhaps like this.
Cambodia-Thailand Tensions Escalate
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1838768021159056/
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