Thailand-Cambodia border clashes: acting Thai PM says fighting ‘could develop into war’ – as it happened

Comments by Phumtham Wechayachai come as death toll climbs to 16 on second day of clashes along contested border

• Thailand and Cambodia: have you been affected by the border dispute?

Thailand has rejected offers of mediation from third countries in its ongoing border conflict with Cambodia, insisting the dispute should be resolved bilaterally.

Speaking to Reuters, Thai foreign ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura said that while the United States, China, and Malaysia have all offered to facilitate dialogue, Bangkok is not seeking outside intervention at this stage.