The number of Thai soldiers killed in the border conflict with Cambodia has increased to 17, reports the newspaper „Matichon“.
According to the newspaper, a Thai officer was killed on December 15 after ongoing fighting.
The clashes began on December 7.
On December 8, the Thai ground forces reported that Cambodian troops had begun shelling their positions in the border area.
The Thai air force responded by attacking Cambodian military infrastructure.
Cambodia has not reported any military losses during this conflict, but according to Thailand in The clashes have killed more than 200 Cambodian soldiers. Cambodian Information Minister Net Feaktra previously said 15 civilians had been killed.