People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.

Fighting continued between Thailand and Cambodia in a border dispute despite the prime ministers agreeing to a cease-fire in calls with President Donald Trump.

Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.

Trump believes Thailand and Cambodia are ready to settle their differences after his trade deal warning"I called the prime ministers of each, and I said we're not going to make a trade deal unless you settle the war.

Trump reiterated his commitment to using economic pressure to end the ongoing border war between the two Southeast Asian nations

Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and President Donald Trump joined a chorus of international voices calling for a ceasefire.

Thailand and Cambodia pounded each other with heavy artillery fire for a third day on Saturday, as a border conflict that killed at least 33 people and displaced more than