Since the exchange of fire began, Thailand has ordered the closure of its entire 817km border with Cambodia, and several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, the US, and the UK, have warned against travelling to the areas nearby.

Thailand has estimated over $300 million in initial damages after five days of intense border fighting with Cambodia. The costs include destroyed property, emergency evacuations, and disrupted trade.

The two neighbouring Asian nations have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire after days of conflict, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

You can reach Shane by emailing [email protected] Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodian forces along their disputed border after troops exchanged fire in a dramatic eruption of tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

By Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia held on Tuesday and military commanders from both sides met to discuss measures to maintain the truce,

Long-running tensions have spilled over into heavy exchanges of fire in the disputed border region between Thailand and Cambodia.