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Over a week after signing an extended truce, Thailand and Cambodia have started pulling back heavy weaponry and carrying out de-mining work along their disputed border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions.

The enhanced ceasefire agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of US President Donald Trump, coming three months after a deadly five-day clash reignited long-standing border disputes between the neighbouring countries, news agency Reuters reported.

According to government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Thailand would continue to hold 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during the conflict and would keep border checkpoints closed until it is satisfied that Cambodia is complying with the terms of the truce.

At a press briefing, Rear Admiral Sur

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