Thai tanks deployed around the Ta Krabey and Ta Moan Thom temple areas. Cambodia accused Thailand Monday of damaging ancient jungle temples at the centre of their bloodiest fighting since a bitter border dispute flared up almost three years ago. Duration: 02:11. (AFPTV/Bayon TV) Cambodian commaners claimed that Thai troops continue to attack Cambodian troops everyday, despite meeting and reaching a ceasefire agreement on a daily basis. Cambodian troops claimed that as on Sunday 1st May, at 9pm Thai troops have thrown hand grenades at Cambodian troops and shelled Cambodian positions at Ta Krabey temple, but the Cambodian side had shown the utmost restraint and did not respond. Cambodian commanders claimed that 9pm on Sunday, Thai troops began throwing hand grenades and shelling the Cambodian positions despite a ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodian and Thai commanders in the area. The Cambodian commanders, however, said that Cambodian troops did not fight back as they don't want to fall into Thai trap and provocation. CEN reported that both Cambodian and Thai commanders had met in Ta Krabey and Thmor Daun areas on Sunday 1st May and had reached a ceasefire agreement. Both sides had agreed to meet again today, Monday 2nd May. According to the report, both side had agreed to station two unarmed soldiers at Ta Moan Thom temple in order to liaise between the two sides to avoid further armed clashes. Similar agreement was reached during talk at Thmor Daun. The report further said that a similar meeting will be held today at Ta Krabey temple with a view to reach the same agreement as in Ta Moan Thom temple as Thai troops in the area continue to attack Cambodian troops despite there was no response from the Cambodian side. The Cambodian side had also accused Thai troops of deliberate targetting the temples, causing damages to the two temples, notably the Ta Krabey temple where the temple tower has reportedly collapsed after being hit by Thai rockets. According to DAP News and CEN
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