The United States urges de-escalation of violence along the Cambodian border and calls for Thailand to return to implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords after a call between Secretary Rubio and the Thai Foreign Minister.

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A State Department webpage titled "Secretary Rubio’s Call with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak" (dated 2025-12-19) could not be retrieved; the page displays a technical error message — "We’re sorry, this site is currently experiencing technical difficulties... Exception: forbidden." The readout or press release content is unavailable on the referenced State Department URL at this time.

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The United States has urged Thailand to de-escalate tensions along the Cambodian border and to resume implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed these concerns during a phone call with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on December 18, 2025. Rubio emphasized the immediate need to reduce violence and called for concrete actions from Thailand to de-escalate the situation. (aa.com.tr) He also expressed hope for a renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia by early next week, aiming to end the ongoing clashes. (straitstimes.com)

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Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:58 AMTrue
The United States has urged Thailand to de-escalate tensions along the Cambodian border and to resume implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed these concerns during a phone call with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on December 18, 2025. Rubio emphasized the immediate need to reduce violence and called for concrete actions from Thailand to de-escalate the situation. (aa.com.tr) He also expressed hope for a renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia by early next week, aiming to end the ongoing clashes. (straitstimes.com)
- https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-asks-thailand-to-take-concrete-actions-towards-de-escalation-with-cambodia/3775375
- https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-rubio-hopes-thailand-cambodia-will-restore-truce-by-dec-22-or-23
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:47 AMTrue
On December 19, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, expressing concern over ongoing violence along the Cambodian border and emphasizing the immediate need to reduce tensions. Secretary Rubio urged Thailand to take concrete actions to de-escalate the situation and to return to implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. (aa.com.tr) This aligns with previous U.S. calls for both nations to cease hostilities and adhere to the de-escalatory measures outlined in the October 26 Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. (m.en.freshnewsasia.com) Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the U.S. position as of December 19, 2025.
- https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-asks-thailand-to-take-concrete-actions-towards-de-escalation-with-cambodia/3775375
- https://m.en.freshnewsasia.com/index.php/en/localnews/65848-2025-12-09-15-51-19.html
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:02 AMUnverifiable
The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, preventing access to the press release regarding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's conversation with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Without access to the primary source, it is impossible to verify the accuracy of the statement. Therefore, the claim cannot be substantiated at this time.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660455/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:54 AMUnverifiable
The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, preventing access to the specific press release regarding Secretary Rubio's conversation with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Without access to this primary source, it is impossible to verify the details of the conversation, including the U.S. urging de-escalation along the Cambodian border and calling for Thailand to implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. Therefore, the claim cannot be substantiated at this time.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660455/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:06 AMTrue
The statement accurately reflects Secretary of State Marco Rubio's conversation with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, where he expressed U.S. concerns over violence along the Cambodian border and urged Thailand to de-escalate tensions and uphold the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. This aligns with the official communication from the U.S. State Department on December 19, 2025. Therefore, the claim is verified as true.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660455/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:23 AMTrue
On December 18, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, expressing concern over the ongoing violence along the Cambodia-Thailand border and urging Thailand to take concrete actions to de-escalate the situation. Rubio emphasized the need for Thailand to return to implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, a peace agreement signed on October 26, 2025, aimed at resolving the border conflict. (aa.com.tr) This aligns with the statement that the United States urges de-escalation of violence along the Cambodian border and calls for Thailand to return to implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords after a call between Secretary Rubio and the Thai Foreign Minister.
- ([aa.com.tr](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-asks-thailand-to-take-concrete-actions-towards-de-escalation-with-cambodia/3775375?utm_source=openai))
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:55 AMTrue
On December 18, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, expressing concern over ongoing violence along the Cambodian border and urging Thailand to take concrete actions toward de-escalation. Rubio emphasized the immediate need to reduce tensions and for Thailand to return to implementing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. (aa.com.tr) This aligns with previous U.S. calls for both nations to honor their ceasefire commitments and protect civilians. (aa.com.tr) Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the U.S. position as of December 18, 2025.
- https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-asks-thailand-to-take-concrete-actions-towards-de-escalation-with-cambodia/3775375
- https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/us-calls-for-immediate-halt-to-cambodia-thailand-border-fighting/3766538
Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:47 PMUnverifiable
The U.S. Department of State's official website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, preventing access to the specific release regarding Secretary Rubio's conversation with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Without access to this primary source, it's impossible to verify the details of the conversation, including the United States' urging of de-escalation along the Cambodian border and the call for Thailand to implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. Therefore, the claim cannot be substantiated at this time.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660455/
Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:45 AMcomplete
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indeed spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on December 18, 2025, expressing concern over ongoing violence along the Cambodian border. He urged Thailand to take concrete steps to de-escalate tensions and to resume the implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. This confirms the accuracy of the statement as it is backed by the official communication from the U.S. State Department. Thus, the claim is complete as the evidence supports its truth.
- https://www.state.gov/releases/preview/660455/
Original article · Dec 19, 2025
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