Thailand has denied Cambodian claims that it's withdrawn its forces from a disputed stretch of the Cambodian border and says its ready for war.
A deadline set by the Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen for Thai forces to pull back from the disputed border area near the the 900-year-old Preah Vihear has since expired.On Monday, the Cambodian leader threatened to turn the area into a "death zone" if Thailand didn't comply with the ultimatum. Singapore is calling on both countries to show restraint and to resolve the issue through negotiations.Tensions have been high since July, when hundreds of soldiers on both sides faced-off only metres apart.Helen Long reports.