Thailand-Cambodia truce holds despite 'skirmishes'

An uneasy ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding on Tuesday, as military commanders met despite Bangkok's allegations the truce had been breached with overnight skirmishes.

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Following peace talks in Malaysia on Monday, both sides agreed an unconditional ceasefire would start at midnight to end deadly fighting over a smattering of ancient temples in disputed zones along their 800-kilometre border.

The Thai military said on Tuesday that Cambodian troops "had launched armed attacks into several areas" in "a clear attempt to undermine mutual trust," but said clashes later stopped.

Cambodia's defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata insisted there had been "no armed clashes against each other in any regions."

Both sides said morning meetings between rival military commanders along the border - scheduled as part of the pacthad gone ahead.

In the Thai village of Ta Miang, seven kilometres from the frontier, Wanta Putmo said constant blasts for the last five days had stopped her from sleeping in the cramped bunker she had shared with nine others.

"I feel a little relieved, but not completely," the 68-year-old farmer told reporters, after surviving mostly on canned fish and instant noodles donated by a local monk.