Bombs Hit Thai Border Town Amid Rising Tensions with Cambodia
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Two bombs exploded near Thailand's border with Cambodia on Thursday. The attack targeted the area close to the busy Poipet-Aranyaprathet crossing.
The blasts occurred as military clashes continue along the border. Recent fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops has intensified. Officials report no signs of a ceasefire.
No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings. Local authorities are investigating. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
The Poipet border gate is a major economic corridor. It is a critical crossing for thousands of travelers and traders each day. Security has been heightened in the area following the incident.