Thailand declares martial law along Cambodia border; PM’s ‘state of war’ warning

Thailand declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia on Friday, as both nations continued an exchange of artillery fire that stretched into the second day. Thailand’s Prime Minister has said that the ongoing conflict between the two nation may escalate into a full-fledged war soon.

Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Friday warned that the conflict “could escalate into a state of war” according to a report by BBC.

Sixteen people have reportedly been killed since the start of the conflict on Thursday.

Wechayachai said that the confrontation now involves heavy weapons. Cambodia has meanwhile accused Thailand of using banned cluster munitions at a border area within Cambodian territory.

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