BANGKOK, April 23 (UPI) -- At least one soldier was killed in fighting on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, bringing the two-day death toll to seven, officials said.
Troops traded gunfire and artillery near the Ta Krabey temple, about 125 miles west of the 900-year-old Preav Vihear temple, which was the scene of deadly clashes in February, the BBC reported Saturday.
Both sides claim the temples and the latest outbreak of violence resulted in the evacuation of thousands of civilians from the area.
"We are negotiating to stop the fighting," said Thai army spokesman Col. Prawit Hookaew.
An informal truce was in effect when fighting broke out. Cambodian officials said three of its soldiers were killed in Thursday's clashes and a Thai spokesman told the BBC that three of its troops have died and 11 others have been wounded since fighting erupted.
The Bangkok Post said border trade would suffer if the fighting continues.
Each side blames the other for the renewed fighting.
