Eleven people were killed on July 24 when the armed forces of both Thailand and Cambodia exchanged fire during clashes along their shared border.
The governments of both countries have accused each other of starting the military clashes, and both downgraded diplomatic relations on July 23, after several Thai soldiers were injured by a land mine. Thailand sealed its entire 500-mile border with Cambodia, closing all crossings.
Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said 10 Thai civilians and one soldier were killed.
Six of those killed were at a gas station in Thailand’s Si Sa Ket Province, according to the Thai army, which noted that at least 14 people had been injured in three border provinces….
11 Killed as Thailand, Cambodia Exchange Fire at Disputed Border
