PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, March 25, SPA -- Cambodian officials say about100 armed Thai soldiers have entered Cambodia near a disputed border temple where clashes erupted last year. A spokesman for Cambodia's Council of Ministers says theThai soldiers were fully armed and crossed into Cambodiaabout a half mile (1 kilometer) west of the 11th centuryPreah Vihear temple at about 1:40 p.m. (0640 GMT)Wednesday. Associated Press quoted Spokesman Phay Siphan as saying no fighting had erupted but «both sides are on alert.» He said Cambodia's top commander was asking the Thaisoldiers to leave the area, according to a report of Associated Press.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/647837
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