Ceasefire talks between Cambodia and Thailand were underway in Malaysia on Monday after days of deadly clashes on their disputed border sent civilians scrambling for safety and relations between the two neighbors cratering.

Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.

Thailand declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia on Friday as a dispute between the two neighbours continues to worsen. "Martial law is now in effect" in seven districts of Chanthaburi and one district of Trat,