A Cambodian government official has praised U.S. President Donald Trump for "bringing about peace" after Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a cease-fire starting at midnight local time on Monday.

Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to an unconditional ceasefire to end the deadliest border conflict in more than a decade, after a push by the US and regional powers for a diplomatic resolution.

“Today we have a very good meeting and very good results… that hope to stop immediately the fighting that has caused many lives lost, injuries and also caused displacement of people,” Hun Manet said,...