Thailand says open to Malaysia mediating in Cambodia conflict

Thailand is open to Malaysia mediating in efforts to find a negotiated solution to its bloody conflict with Cambodia, its foreign ministry spokesman told the media on Friday.

The two neighbours are locked in their most intense fighting in more than a decade, battling with artillery and ground troops over sections of their disputed 800-kilometre border. The crisis will come before the UN Security Council on Friday and multiple major powers have called for a ceasefire and negotiations. Thai foreign ministry spokesman said Bangkok was open to talks, possibly aided by Malaysia.