Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue
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Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet will meet on Monday in Malaysia for peace talks over their border conflict.
When the Thai and Cambodian armies began shelling at their contested border on Thursday, Komsan Prachan thought his family was far enough away from the fighting to be safe.
Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata accused Thai forces of escalating the violence with bombardment of Cambodian territory early Sunday, followed by a “large-scale incursion” involving tanks and ground troops in multiple areas.
Both countries' foreign ministers agreed that no other country should be involved in the issue, Mohamad Hasan said.
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ABP News on MSNThailand, Cambodia Agree To Hold Peace Talks After Worst Border Fight In A Decade
Thailand agreed in principle, seeking sincere intention from Cambodia. The clashes, resulting in casualties and displacement, prompted UN concern and calls for dialogue before Trump's intervention.
Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of laying new landmines in the disputed area, resulting in an injury to a Thai soldier.