Thailand and Cambodia agreed yesterday to conduct joint military patrols
on disputed area near the Preah Vihear temple, Thailand's Second Army commander
Lt-Gen Wibulsak Neepal said yesterday.
The decision of the Joint Border Committee came a day after fighting broke
out on Wednesday's afternoon between soldiers of both countries near the ancient
Preah Vihear temple which left two Cambodian soldiers killed and five Thai
soldiers wounded, according to the Thai News agency.
Meanwhile, Thai army spokesman Col. Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the two sides
agreed that joint patrols could "reduce chances of a misunderstanding that could
lead to another clash."
However, forces and heavy weapons will remain along the border, Wibulsak
said.
The Joint Border Committee will meet again on Oct. 21 to discuss about the
matter further.
