Cambodia to double military budget to 500 million dollars after clashes

Cambodian soldiers patrol the Eagle terrace near the Preah Vihear temple PHNOM PENH (AFP) — Cambodia will double its military budget next year to about 500 million dollars following a deadly firefight with Thailand at their disputed border this month, a lawmaker said Wednesday.Parliament is set to approve the new military budget in a session in early November, said Cheam Yeap, head of the