July 19, 2008
by Newsdesk/ANI

Thai and Cambodian troops are now in confrontationist mode at the border dividing the two countries after four days of clashes over the ancient Preah Vihear Hindu temple.

There is a fear that the dispute between the two countries will escalate, as the Hindu temple has been a source of tension since the International Court of Justice ruled in 1962 that it belonged to Cambodia , a decision that still rankles with the Thais.

The listing of the temple as a World Heritage site this month triggered a political uproar in Thailand , reports The Scotsman.

Officials of the two governments said that they were hoping for a reasonable solution to the dispute, when reports last came in.

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