Thai Villagers Flee Cambodian Soldiers Firing Shots Near Border
Two Thai villagers collecting frogs near the Cambodian border in Buriram province were reportedly fired upon by approximately 10 Cambodian soldiers, forcing them to abandon their motorcycle and flee. The villagers insist the incident occurred on Thai territory, raising potential tensions.
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