Thai, Cambodian troops exchange fire at disputed border amid fresh escalations
Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanged fire near a disputed temple along their shared border on Thursday, marking a sharp escalation in ongoing tensions that began in May. The clash comes amid growing military buildup and worsening diplomatic ties between the two neighbours.
Thai soldiers stand guard overlooking the Moei river on the Thai side near the Tak border checkpoint with Myanmar in Thailand’s Mae Sot district. File image/ AFP
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