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Thailand Cuts Cambodia Border Crossing Hours as Troops Return to Pre-Clash Positions

Cambodia’s appeal to the International Court of Justice contrasts with Thailand’s push for bilateral talks ahead of the June 14 meeting

A royalist activist holds a Thai flag as he protests in front of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, following a recent clash at the Thailand-Cambodia border on May 28, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo
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Overview

  • Thailand halved operating hours at 10 of its 17 official crossings with Cambodia, limiting checkpoints to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time.
  • Armed forces from both countries agreed to revert to their pre-May 28 positions after a skirmish killed a Cambodian soldier in an undemarcated area.
  • Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry formally requested an ICJ ruling, arguing that a legal decision offers the only path to a durable solution.
  • Thai officials have rejected the ICJ’s jurisdiction, insisting the dispute must be settled through direct negotiations.
  • Delegates will convene on June 14 under the Joint Boundary Committee to seek a comprehensive resolution to their colonial-era border dispute.