Thailand rejects international mediation to end fighting with Cambodia

At least 16 people, most of them Thai civilians, have died so far in the heaviest fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours in over a decade

In this photo released by the Royal Thai Army, Thai soldiers inspect a border area on Sunday, in Ubon Ratchathani province, where the Royal Thai Army said two anti-personnel landmines were found. Picture: Royal Thai Army via AP

Thailand has rejected mediation efforts from third countries to end the ongoing conflict with Cambodia, insisting that Phnom Penh cease attacks and resolve the situation only through bilateral talks, its foreign ministry said on Friday.

Simmering border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have flared into open hostilities at multiple locations along the frontline, with exchanges of artillery for a second straight day.