Cambodian soldiers killed in clash

Cambodian soldiers killed in clash

ARANYAPRATHET, Thailand (Reuter): The Thai army said yesterday three Cambodian soldiers were killed after crossing into Thailand and clashing with Thai troops.

Col. Anuphong Phaochinda, commander of a Thai army task force based on the Thai-Cambodian border, said some 20 Cambodian soldiers crossed into Thailand's Ta Phraya district late on Tuesday with the apparent intention of robbing Thai villagers.

Fighting erupted when the Cambodians encountered a Thai army patrol, Anuphong told reporters.

The bodies of the three were returned to Cambodia following a request from the Cambodian army commander based opposite Ta Phraya, Anuphong said.