Pakistan, Dec. 14 -- Thailand has declared a curfew in five districts of Trat province as fighting with Cambodia spreads to coastal areas, two days after US President Donald Trump said both sides had agreed to stop hostilities. The move aims to protect civilians in the disputed border region.

The conflict reignited earlier this year following the death of a Cambodian soldier in May, displacing hundreds of thousands of people on both sides. Clashes have continued despite repeated calls for ceasefires and diplomatic talks between the neighbouring countries.

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, Thai Defence Ministry spokesman, said Thailand seeks a diplomatic resolution but stressed that Cambodia must first cease hostile actions before negotiat...