Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops on border after May skirmish

Thai army says it is in control of all border checkpoints with Cambodia

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Police guard the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok during a protest. Thailand says Cambodia is rejecting proposals that could ease border tensions. © Reuters

BANGKOK (Reuters) -- Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia, following an increase in troops on the other side, Thailand's defence minister said on Saturday.

Tensions between the two Southeast Asian countries have been simmering since a Cambodian soldier was killed on May 28 in a brief conflict in an undemarcated border area. For days, the two Southeast Asian governments have been exchanging carefully worded statements committing to dialogue.

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