Poipet hit as border clashes flare

Conflict zone: A man inspecting a garage damaged after Thai airstrikes in Poipet town, Banteay Meanchey province. — Agence Kampuchea Press/AFP

Phnom Penh said the Thai military bombed the casino town of Poipet, a major crossing between the two nations, as foreign powers pressured them to halt reignited border clashes.

Thai forces “dropped two bombs in the area of Poipet municipality, Banteay Meanchey province” at around 11am local time yesterday, the Cambodian defence ministry said.