Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Sound of gunshots heard along Thai-Cambodia border

Wed, October 15, 2008
The Nation

Sound of several gunshots were heard near the disputed area at Preah Vihear area along the Thai-Cambodia border in Si Sa Ket province at about 2.45 pm.

The area is in the heart of border tension between Thailand and Cambodia which was flared up after Cambodia's premier threatened to open war if Thai troops were not withdrawn from the area.

Both Thai and Cambodian troops were deployed along the border in Si Sa Ket following Hun Sen's threats. The Thai army vowed to retaliate if attacked.

Cambodia's commander Bun Thean told AFP, "Cambodian and Thai troops are opening fire at each other now."

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