BANGKOK, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Thai media reported on Saturday that the Thai army had sent letters to 26 countries through its military attaches abroad, briefing them on the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
The Thai army stated in the letter that the Cambodian army opened fire first and attacked Thai non-military targets, including civilians, communities, and hospitals, which violated Thailand's sovereignty and international humanitarian principles, according to a report by Thailand's military-run Channel 5.
The Thai army also accused the Cambodian army of laying anti-personnel landmines in Thai territory, which constitutes a serious violation of the Ottawa Convention.
The Thai army held a meeting with the Military Attache Corps in Thailand on Friday and briefed them on the Thailand-Cambodia border situation.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn on Friday conducted a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps and defense attaches in the kingdom to apprise them of developments regarding the Cambodian-Thai border situation.
Clashes in the border areas between Cambodia and Thailand began on Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of violating international law.
