Cambodia threatens Thailand with 'death zone' on disputed border

A dispute over an ancient temple on the Thai-Cambodian border has escalated dramatically with the Cambodian prime minister threatening that he would create a "death zone" if Thailand does not withdraw its troops "by tomorrow at the latest". Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks to the media after a meeting with Thailand's Foreign Minister Sompong Amornvivat Photo: REUTERS "If they cannot withdraw tonight, tomorrow they must withdraw," Hun Sen said after negotiations in the Cambodian capital collapsed on Monday evening. "We will not allow them to occupy our land." "We try to be patient, but I told the Thai foreign minister today that the area is a life-and-death battle zone," he added. Thailand denies that its troops are on Cambodian land. The Thai border commander, Major General Kanok Netrakavaesana, said his troops were... [read full story]