Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia, following an increase in troops on the other side, Thailand's defence minister said on Saturday. Tensions between the two Southeast Asian countries have been simmering since a Cambodian soldier was killed on May 28 in a brief skirmish in an undemarcated border area.

Thailand’s top army official designated commanders of two task forces to oversee border crossings with Cambodia as tensions simmer following a skirmish in late May.

BANGKOK: Thailand currently has 18 checkpoints with Cambodia across seven provinces — Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Buriram.