Thai troops not to leave disputed area until Cambodian troops remove trench, says Thai military official

Bangkok, May 28 -- After a brief exchange of gunfire between Thai and Cambodian armed forces, Thai forces won't leave the disputed area along its Ubon Ratchathani province until Cambodian forces remove their trenches, said Lt Gen Boosin Phadklang.

Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanged a brief round of gunfire on Wednesday morning near the long-disputed area along the border in Thailand's northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province.Military officials from both countries confirmed the report.

"There was an armed clash between Cambodian and Thai troops for about 10 minutes at a border area, but I don't know yet who opened fire first," said Cambodian army spokesperson Mao Phalla. He added that the motive behind the incident remains unclear and tha...