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Thai military closes all land borders, but deals reached at a few to allow citizens to return home

Thailand has fully enforced the closure of all land border crossings with Cambodia, restricting entry into the country, while allowing citizens who wish to return home. ...

Khuon Narim and Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/thai-military-closes-all-land-borders-but-deals-reached-at-a-few-to-allow-citizens-to-return-home/

Thailand clocks tourists from entering Cambodia as their border tensions soar

Thailand began imposing land border restrictions Monday including blocking tourists heading into Cambodia as the two countries engage in retaliation in their border dispute. ...

Kiripost staff
https://kiripost.com/stories/thailand-blocks-tourists-from-entering-cambodia-as-their-border-tensions-soar

Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted

Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-confident-no-supply-disruptions-after-thai-fuel-gas-imports-halted?_gl=1*1tqguzx*_gcl_au*MTcxOTY3NTA2My4xNzQ3MzYwNDAz*_ga*Nzg5NDM0MDI2LjE2NjI0MzM2MTg.*_ga_R70MJXK09N*czE3NTA3MzAzMzQkbzcxMCRnMSR0MTc1MDczMDQ0MyRqNDIkbDAkaDI0NDIwNzIzMQ..

Cambodia bans Thai fuel imports as tensions rise

Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a halt to all fuel and gas imports from Thailand starting at midnight, citing sufficient alternative supplies and escalating tensions following a Thai military-led incursion of 150 cyclists into the Ta Moan Thom temple compound. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-bans-thai-fuel-imports-as-tensions-rise

Sellers support Thai fruit ban despite losses; gov’t promotes alternatives

As Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit imports took effect amid border tensions, local traders are grappling with shortages, rising prices, and spoiled stock in Thailand—while officials urge a shift toward alternative markets and domestic produce. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/sellers-support-thai-fruit-ban-despite-losses-govt-promotes-alternatives/

Tourism workers in Siem Reap hit by low season drop, citing border tensions

Despite Cambodia’s aim to welcome 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, workers in Siem Reap’s tourism sector face steep business losses and job migration, leading to food cuts as global instability and Cambodia-Thailand border tensions also drive visitor numbers down. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/tourism-workers-in-siem-reap-hit-by-low-season-drop-citing-border-tensions

Thailand summons Cambodian ambassador over call leak, Hun Sen’s spokesperson hits back

Thailand has summoned Cambodia’s ambassador to formally complain after Senate President Hun Sen publicly shared a recorded phone call with the Thai prime minister discussing the ongoing border dispute. ...

Coby Hobbs and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-call-leak-hun-sens-spokesperson-hits-back/

Thai government summons Cambodian ambassador over leaked phone conversation

The Thai Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian Ambassador to Thailand at 11am today, June 19, to accept a letter of protest regarding the June 18 leaking of a recording of a phone call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-government-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-leaked-phone-conversation

Thai agricultural goods barred from passing through border crossings following Cambodia’s import ban

Cambodia imposed a ban on the import of Thai fruits and vegetables at all border checkpoints—a move analysts say could boost the value of Cambodian agricultural products. Farmers, however, claim the benefits might not be immediate as crops, such as fruits, take time to harvest. ...

Khuon Narim and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thai-agricultural-goods-barred-from-passing-through-border-crossings-following-cambodias-import-ban/

AVI: Majority of Cambodians satisfied with handling of border dispute

More than 90% of Cambodians have expressed satisfaction with the Cambodian government’s general approach to resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, according to a public opinion survey conducted by the Asia Vision Institute (AVI).​ ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/avi-majority-of-cambodians-satisfied-with-handling-of-border-dispute

Paetongtar admits ‘domestic pressures’ in leaked call

A recording of part of a June 15 telephone conversation between Senate president Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtar Shinawatra was leaked this morning, with the two discussing ways to ease the tension at the borders, especially lifting border crossing restrictions. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/paetongtar-admits-domestic-pressures-in-leaked-call

Manet answers Thai accusations of ‘unprofessional’ politics

Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to comments made by senior Thai politicians, who accused the Cambodian leadership of engaging in “unprofessional” politics related to border issues and meetings, apparently due to the fact that they use social media to communicate with the public. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-answers-thai-accusations-of-unprofessional-politics

Cambodia gives Thailand 24 hours to reopen border or face fruit and vegetable import ban on June 17

Senate President Hun Sen urged Cambodian workers in Thailand to return home, noting that the border dispute will “not be easily resolved”, while giving the Thai government a 24-hour ultimatum to reinstate the normal immigration border operating hours or face the consequence of an import ...

Seoung Nimol and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-gives-thailand-24-hours-to-reopen-border-or-face-fruit-and-vegetable-import-ban-on-june-17/

Seiha dismisses alarmist reports of artillery being trained on Thailand

Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has explained that reports of Cambodian artillery pieces being aimed at Thai villages and military positions is nothing to be alarmed at, as no military routinely directs its weapons towards its own territory. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/seiha-dismisses-alarmist-reports-of-artillery-being-trained-on-thailand

Cambodia threatens to ban import of Thai fruits and vegetables

Senate President Hun Sen has sent a stark warning to Thailand that if today it refuses to reopen borders it has closed with Cambodia, Cambodia will retaliate by banning the import of Thai fruits and vegetables. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripostkhmer.com/stories/cambodia-threatens-to-ban-import-of-thai-fruits-and-vegetables

Cambodia asks Thailand during JBC meeting to settle four disputed areas at ICJ

Cambodia asked Thailand to take their border dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the Cambodian-Thai Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) meeting in Phnom Penh, while rejecting Thailand’s use of a unilateral map that Cambodia alleges is the “root of ongoing tensions”. Both sides ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-asks-thailand-during-jbc-meeting-to-settle-four-disputed-areas-at-icj/

Hun Sen appeals to government response to Thai border restrictions

Senate president Hun Sen, leader of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has once again addressed the Royal Government of Cambodia in light of Thailand’s recent unilateral decision to restrict access to its border checkpoints with Cambodia. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-appeals-to-government-response-to-thai-border-restrictions

Trade snags, economic concerns after Thai border restrictions

Logistics firms and analysts are warning of trade snags and economic disruption in border towns after Thai authorities slashed operating hours at key land border crossings with Cambodia, citing security concerns. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/trade-snags-economic-concerns-after-thai-border-restrictions/

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