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Cambodia Closes Additional Border Crossings and Halts Fuel Imports from Thailand

The decision raises pressure on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ahead of a June 28 rally demanding her resignation.

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks during a press conference following a leak on Wednesday of a phone call between her and Cambodia's Hun Sen, the influential former premier of Cambodia, amid a border dispute between the two countries, at the Government House, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Panumas Sanguanwong/File Photo
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra meets with Suranaree Task Force personnel, following a leak on Wednesday of a phone call between Paetongtarn and Cambodia's former PM Hun Sen, amid a border dispute between the two countries, at Morakot Operations Base, in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, June 20, 2025. Government House of Thailand/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • On June 22 Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the permanent closure of two additional border checkpoints at Choub Korki and Choam following Thai military restrictions.
  • Starting at midnight on June 22, Cambodia halted all fuel and gas imports from Thailand and said it would source energy from alternative suppliers to meet domestic needs.
  • Cambodian and Thai foreign ministries have issued travel advisories urging their citizens to avoid non-essential trips and high-risk areas along the border.
  • In Thailand, a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen has intensified domestic criticism and prompted a coalition partner to withdraw support.
  • A rally scheduled for June 28 in Bangkok is set to demand Shinawatra’s resignation over her handling of the border dispute.