One dead after troops clash in disputed Thai-Cambodian border area

Cambodian army spokesperson said Thai side opened fire first

20270528 thailand cambodia

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra being received by her Cambodian counterpart Prime Minster Hun Manet in Phnom Penh's Peace Palace on April 23. (Agence Kampuchea Press)  © AP

BANGKOK (AP) -- A Cambodian soldier was killed when Thai and Cambodian troops briefly fired at each other in their disputed border area Wednesday, officials said.

Cambodian army spokesperson Mao Phalla said the Cambodian troops were conducting a routine patrol along the border when the Thai side opened fire.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.