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Thailand and Cambodia Shut Land Crossings and Suspend Fuel Trade Amid Escalating Border Dispute
- Thailand and Cambodia escalated tensions after a deadly border clash in May and subsequent closure of border checkpoints in June 2025.
- The situation intensified after a recently revealed phone conversation between Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen, Cambodia’s ex-premier, led to widespread anger and demands for Paetongtarn to step down.
- Thailand tightened border restrictions, barred tourists intending to visit Cambodian casinos, and intensified crackdowns on scammers and cross-border cybercrime linked to Cambodia.
- On June 23, Prime Minister Paetongtarn will lead a senior-level discussion focused on tackling cross-border crimes and security challenges, emphasizing the need for the country to progress.
- Cambodia declared it will halt fuel imports from Thailand starting June 22 amid escalating tensions, while Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s administration faces increased political instability due to coalition setbacks and an ongoing court challenge.
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