TRAT: A Thai School in Khlong Yai district which borders Cambodia was sparsely attended on Monday as many Cambodian children who formed the majority of its students were absent amid a territorial dispute.

Thailand's top army official designated commanders of two task forces to oversee border crossings with Cambodia as tensions simmer following a skirmish in late May.

Cambodia's Defence Ministry confirmed on Sunday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to return their troops to previous border positions after a clash in which a Cambodian soldier was killed prompted both to reinforce their military presence.