Thailand warned its conflict with neighboring Cambodia could “potentially develop into a war” as troops used rockets and artillery to shell targets along their contested border for a second

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border.

The conflict's death toll rose substantially, with Cambodia reporting 12 new deaths and Thailand one, making the total death toll 13 Cambodians and 20 Thai

Thailand has extended its military operations beyond the original conflict zone, launching attacks in several regions of Cambodia, according to a statement by Lieutenant General Mali Socheat, spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense,

Thailand has one of the best-equipped and trained air forces in Southeast Asia, with an estimated 46,000 personnel, 112 combat-capable aircraft, including 28 F-16s and 11 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, and dozens of helicopters.

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops took place along their border for a second day early on Friday, with Cambodia using heavy weapons including artillery and rockets, Thailand's military said.

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.