Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue
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Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as their worst fighting in over a decade intensified and spread to new areas.
The first clash on Thursday morning took place near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple along the border of Thailand's Surin province and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, the AP reported.
Tensions exploded as Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets along the disputed border, leading to reported casualties and the evacuation of 40,000 civilians.
As the conflict between the two countries enters its third day, at least 30 people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes.View on euronews
Cambodian officials report 12 new deaths in its fighting with Thailand, bringing death toll on both sides to 32.