The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands. View on euron

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the ceasefire as a “brilliant result” and thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday said an unconditional ceasefire agreed with Thailand offered a chance for a "return to normalcy" in relations after five days of clashes.

Of course, trouble at the 508-mile (817 km) shared border is nothing new. For over a century, Thailand and Cambodia have contested sovereignty at various undemarcated points in the thick jungle punctuated with culturally-significant temples albeit with scant strategic or economic value.

Fighting continues along the border between Thailand and Cambodia on July 24, at key conflict points: Ta Mone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, the Mom Bei area and near Preah Vihear Temple.