BANGKOK, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's 1st Army Area Command said Wednesday that its army task force and air force launched a joint aerial strike with an F-16 fighter jet on a Cambodian military base across the border from Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province.

According to Thai media reports on Wednesday, as the scope of Thailand-Cambodia clashes expands, the Royal Thai Navy has mobilized its maritime, ground and air units to defend the Chanthaburi-Trat border area.

Reports noted that navy patrol ships have been deployed to the area for round-the-clock patrols and surveillance, on standby for any escalation. The navy also warned all Thai fishing vessels to avoid the maritime border with Cambodia and to report any Cambodian warship sightings immediately.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told local media in Bangkok on Wednesday that he had not received any contact or coordination from the Cambodian side and that it was not the right time for negotiations at present.

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told foreign media on Tuesday that the current situation was not suitable for third-party mediation, and that Cambodia had a responsibility to take the lead in de-escalating tensions.

The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has reignited since Sunday afternoon. Both sides accused the other of initiating the attack and confirmed casualties. Enditem