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Thailand Seals Border Crossings With Cambodia After Deadly Shootout

Soldier’s death in late-May clash prompted Cambodian import bans followed by the closure of crossings across six Thai provinces.

Kambodschaner warten am Kontrollpunkt "Ban Khlong Luek" und hoffen darauf, die Grenze überqueren zu können.
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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.