Thailand-Cambodia agree to joint border patrols

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Source: Associated Press

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — A Thai military official says Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to joint patrols at a disputed border to reduce the tension that a day earlier erupted into a gunbattle.

Thai army spokesman Col. Sansern Kaewkumnerd said the two sides agreed that joint patrols could "reduce chances of a misunderstanding that could lead to another clash."

The agreement came during talks between military commanders from both countries a day after the clash between troops at a disputed border killed at least two Cambodian soldiers and wounded 10 from both sides.

Cambodia's army commander said the two sides "agreed to prevent further armed clashes" but that talks would continue over the border dispute.



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