Thailand says more than 130,000 civilians evacuated amid Cambodia border clashes

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Thailand said the number of civilians evacuated from its border with Cambodia rose to 138,000 on Friday, as both countries continued deadly strikes on each other.

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, Spokesperson, Ad Hoc Centre said "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to downgrade diplomatic relations with Cambodia, secondly, the Ministry of Interior and related agencies are to fully assist civilians affected by the situation. And thirdly, the Ministry of Finance is to consider tax-relief measures to support private sector and public impacted by the conflict."

The Thai ministry of health added that 428 hospital patients had been evacuated from the border region since clashes began on Thursday.

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