Thailand has launched airstrikes and said it has struck military targets along the border with Cambodia, as both sides accused the other of attacking first.

One Thai soldier was killed and four others wounded, according to Thai army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree, who also said Cambodian troops fired first into Thai territory.

Thailand used aircraft "to strike military targets in several areas to suppress Cambodian supporting fire attacks," he added.

But Cambodian officials said the Thai military attacked their troops first.

"Cambodia urges that Thailand immediately stop all hostile activities that threaten peace and stability in the region," said Cambodian defence ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata.

She said Cambodia did not retaliate during the initial attacks on Monday

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