Overview
- Thailand’s military announced the closure of all official crossings in six border provinces, exempting only students and those seeking medical treatment.
- Cambodia responded to the shootout that killed one of its soldiers with bans on Thai food, fuel and gas imports.
- Local businesses and tourists are stranded as key crossings like Aranyaprathet-Poipet remain blocked, deepening economic strain in the border region.
- Germany’s foreign ministry issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid the border area and stay clear of demonstrations.
- A leaked conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen prompted a coalition partner’s withdrawal and has ignited protests calling for her resignation and raising coup fears.