10 wounded in latest border clash

Ten Thai soldiers were wounded in the latest border clash in Surin province, early on Tuesday morning, the 2nd Army said.

Col Prawit Hookaew, the 2nd Army spokesman, said the fighting occurred between 3.20am and 5am, when   Cambodian soldiers tried to capture Ta Kwai and Ta Muen Thom temple ruins but were repulsed.
He also said there are now civilians including women and children staying among Cambodian soldiers at all operational bases around the Preah Vihear temple, on the border with Si Sa Ket, so Thai soldiers have to be more careful to make sure they do not shoot civilians.
"I can assure you that we can protect our sovereignty with our border defence forces.
"Negotiation is out of the question because every movement on the Cambodian side is commanded solely by (Cambodian Prime Minister) Hun Sen.
"Last night seven or eight artillery rounds were fired as us across the border and one of them landed 7 or 8 kilometres inside Thai territory, near Phanom Dong Rak hospital," Col Prawit said.
The spokesman said the 2nd Army has sufficient military strength to cope with the situation without having to call for reinforcements.
Dr Kamron Chaisiri, a Zone 14 public health inspector, said 10 Thai soldiers suffered minor injuries in the clash early this morning.
They were admitted to Veerawat Yothin military hospital in Surin province.
The latest incident brought the number of wounded up to 42 on the Thai side since the fighting began on Friday, while the death toll remained at five, he said.

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