Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.

Clashes flared up again Friday in multiple areas along the border, including near an ancient temple claimed by both countries.

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand favours bilateral negotiation rather than third-party mediation to resolve its military conflict with Cambodia, two Thai officials said on Friday, as fighting along their disputed border continued unabated.

The deadly conflict on the Thai-Cambodian border pits a longtime United States ally with decades of experience against a relatively young armed force with close ties to China.

Of the six F-16 fighter jets that Thailand readied to deploy along the disputed border, one of the aircraft fired into Cambodia and destroyed a military target, the Thai army said.

Bangkok, Thailand has lots of amazing night markets. One of the best is the Asiatique Night Market along the Chao Phraya River. From delicious food, to shopping, and a Giant Ferris Wheel, Asiatique The Riverfront is one market you have to check out when you visit Bangkok,

By bno - Malai Yatt - Phnom Penh Office Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has issued a strong condemnation of Cambodia, accusing the neighbouring country of initiating armed conflict along the Thai border.