Second Army claims Cambodian soldiers fired first this morning

SURIN, 7 February 2011 (NNT)-The Second Army Area has order a temporary closure at Chong Chom border check point in Surin province after fresh gunfights have been reported between Thai and Cambodian Soldiers in Sisaket province.

The atmosphere around Chong Chom border check point in Kap Choeng district, which is located near the Cambodian border, has been quiet since Cambodian traders have fled the border and quickly returned to their country for fears of possible violence.

All shops in Samrong district of Seam reap province in Cambodia have also closed down. The clashes took place this morning at 8.00 hours in Kanthararak district, Sisaket province. According to the Second Army Area, Thailand did not retaliate after the Cambodian soldiers had fired a recoilless rifle at the Thai soldiers patrolling close to the border. However, no one has reportedly been injured or dead.