At least 33 persons have been killed in the exchange of fire between the two South East Asian countries, along the disputed border.

Cambodia is seeking to "internationalise the issue to serve its own political objectives", Thailand’s ambassador to the United Nations Cherdchai Chaivaivid told a closed-door UN Security Council meeting.

India Saturday advised its citizens in Cambodia to avoid travelling to border areas as the clash between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border entered its third day. The flare-up, which began Thursday,

The embassy has advised Indian citizens to avoid travelling to the Cambodia-Thailand border as the conflict enters its third day.

The advisory stated that the Indian nationals may contact the embassy in Phnom Penh at +855 92881676 or email at [email protected].

Tensions have bubbled between the two neighbors for months, flaring on Thursday as Cambodia and Thailand exchanged fire.

Analysts urge Asean to act quickly and facilitate dialogue, but warn the bloc’s efforts may ‘no longer be sufficient’ given limited tools for intervention.

Shots were fired as Thai and Cambodian forces clashed on Thursday in a disputed area of their border, according to military officials, a day after a Thai soldier lost his leg in a landmine explosion.