Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia, following an increase in troops on the other side, Thailand's defence minister said on Saturday. Tensions between t

Both Cambodia and Thailand expressed hopes for a peaceful settlement of the border dispute after a brief exchange of gunfire in a disputed border area on May 28.

Although intense national pride is key to the standoff between Thailand and Cambodia, it’s not the only factor. The long-disputed land to the north of the Cambodian-owned Preah Vihear temple means that Thailand currently controls easy access to the temple grounds,