Thai and Cambodian troops exchange fire at disputed border

Troops from Thailand and Cambodia On Thursday, they clashed in a controversial part of their borders in the early hours, and both sides accused each other of firing the first shot.

The Thai army said that Cambodian troops had opened fire near the Temple of Khmer Ta, where tensions have high tensions in recent weeks.

However, the Ministry of Defense of Cambodia, Thai troops after the first shooting of the soldiers responded to themselves in defense, he said.

The Thai army said that Cambodia had sent an surveillance drone to the region before using heavy armed troops.

Cambodian Defense of Defense Spokesman Maly Sochheata said that his troops use the right to defend the sovereignty and regional integrity against the aggression of Thai troops.

Socheata said Thailand “violated Cambodia’s regional integrity”.

Some of the states of Cambodia were crushed by the Thai army, former leader Hun Sen called on Facebook not to panic.

“Cambodia has always continued its position to solve the problems peacefully, but in this case we have no choice but to respond with armed force against armed aggression.” He said.

Thailand’s acting’s leading Phumtham Wechayachai said that his dispute with Cambodia remained “sensitive” and should be handled carefully and in accordance with international law.

The conflict on Thursday comes a day after reminding Thai’s Ambassador of Cambodia after a reminder of a Thai military explosion along the border.

On Wednesday, Bangkok said he would fire Cambodia’s ambassador.

The bilateral relations between the two countries have been the worst for more than a decade after the armed conflicts have died in a Cambodian soldier in May.

In the last two months, both countries have imposed restrictions on taste and strengthened the existence of troops along the border.

Additional Reports by May Titthara in Phnom Penh