Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as US urges calm

THAILAND WARNED ITS conflict with neighboring Cambodia could "potentially develop into a war" as troops used rockets and artillery to shell targets along their contested border for a second day.

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Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai told reporters on Friday that the severity of the clashes was escalating, endangering civilians, and Thailand was committed to defending its territory and sovereignty.

"This situation could potentially develop into a war," Phumtham said. "At present, it is still considered an armed clash involving heavy weaponry."