Hey everyone! A major update on the Thai-Cambodian frontier: all border crossings with Cambodia are now closed by the Thai military. 🛑
Cambodian Police Lieutenant General Sok Veasna confirmed that officials received the closure notification on the morning of June 24. This unilateral move means there won't be any bilateral negotiations for now.
Earlier, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced tighter control measures to fight transnational crime. Following a high-level meeting at the government house, Thailand has limited border travel to essential needs—think students, patients, and vital goods. 🚦
Additional measures include halting crucial exports like fuel and electricity to curb illegal activities. The Thai military has ramped up security, allowing only essential and humanitarian travel, which has added to the regional tensions.
Cambodia has already responded by advising its residents to avoid non-essential trips and by stopping fuel and gas imports from Thailand. This dynamic situation is a reminder of the complex challenges in our region, and we'll be watching closely as new developments unfold! 🌏
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Cambodia says Thailand has closed all border crossings with the nation
cgtn.com
