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[Regnum] Martial law has been declared in Thailand due to the conflict with Cambodia. This was reported on July 25 by Thai PBS.
Martial law was imposed in eight provinces bordering Cambodia. Martial law affected seven districts in Chanthaburi Province and one district in Trat Province.
“In order to protect the country from threats emanating from outside the Kingdom, in order to preserve national sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the lives and property of the Thai people, it is necessary to impose martial law in certain areas, relying on the powers under Article 176, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, as well as Article 4 of the Martial Law Act BE 2457 (1914),” the publication reported.
The decision came into effect following reports that Cambodian troops had invaded Thai territory along the border. The publication added that the action was necessary to protect the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the lives and property of Thai citizens.
Earlier, Regnum reported that 15 people were killed in the conflict in Cambodia. Another 46 people were wounded, including 15 Thai army soldiers.
On July 24, the Thai military said it had been hit by multiple rocket launchers fired at its positions by the Cambodian army during a border clash. In response, the Thai military launched airstrikes against Cambodian troops.
Later in the day, Agence France Presse reported that the UN Security Council would hold a closed-door meeting on the escalation of the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
Tensions remain on the border between Thailand and Cambodia due to a century-long dispute over the territories of the Phra Vihear and Ta Moan Thom temple complexes.
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Thailand-Cambodia conflict leaves 15 dead
As a result of the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, 15 people were killed. This was reported on Friday, July 25, by Reuters, citing the Thai Ministry of Health.
"Thailand's Health Ministry said on Friday that 15 people have died in Thailand as a result of the conflict with Cambodia," the report said.
The death toll included 14 civilians. Another 46 people were injured, including 15 Thai soldiers.
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