Thailand and Cambodia begin talks to end deadly clashes after venue row

Negotiations expected to last four days as each side calls on the other to show sincerity in words and actions

Cambodian and Thai officials began four days of talks at a border checkpoint on Wednesday intended to negotiate an end to the deadly clashes between the two countries, Phnom Penh said.

The meeting in Thailand's Chanthaburi province had been at risk after Phnom Penh demanded a switch to a neutral venue.