Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Cambodia Halts Thai Fuel Imports as Thailand Closes Border Crossings

Cambodia’s fuel import ban alongside Thailand’s tightened border controls highlights hardening stances on century-old territorial claims

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
Image
Image

Overview

  • Cambodia suspended all fuel and gas imports from Thailand on June 22 to pressure Bangkok over the disputed Emerald Triangle
  • Thailand’s military has sealed crossings in six provinces, barring tourists and all but essential travelers under strict border controls
  • Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces political fallout from a leaked call with Hun Sen, prompting a coalition party’s exit and a planned cabinet reshuffle
  • Cambodia has petitioned the International Court of Justice to adjudicate claims in four contested areas including three ancient temple sites
  • Thailand announced measures to block cybercrime operations based in Cambodia, targeting scam networks and restricting internet services to security agencies