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Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Escalate with Checkpoint Shutdowns

Tit-for-Tat Border Closures Intensify
WadiBy WadiJune 22, 2025No Comments17 Views
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Chong Sai Taku Shuttered

Thailand and Cambodia have escalated their ongoing border dispute by closing several key crossings, including the Chong Sai Taku checkpoint in Buri Ram province, effective June 21, 2025. Cambodia retaliated by permanently closing this passage and another, as announced by Prime Minister Hun Manet, who criticized Thailand’s unilateral actions. The closures, driven by a May 28, 2025, clash that killed a Cambodian soldier, have heightened tensions, disrupting vital trade routes.

Thai Army Cites National Security

Sovereignty Drives Restrictions

The Royal Thai Army justified the closures as necessary to protect national sovereignty, a stance it has upheld since June 7, 2025. Both nations have reinforced military presence along their 817-kilometer shared border, particularly in the disputed Chong Bok area. The Thai military’s decision to limit border movements reflects concerns over repeated Cambodian incursions, a claim echoed in regional reports, as both sides dig in amid stalled negotiations.

Leaked Call Sparks Political Crisis

Paetongtarn Faces Backlash

A leaked June 15, 2025, phone call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen has plunged Thailand into political turmoil. In the call, Paetongtarn appeared to criticize her military’s actions, prompting one coalition party to exit her government, leaving her with a fragile majority. Thailand condemned the leak as a breach of diplomatic trust, further souring relations with Cambodia.

Cambodia Seeks International Arbitration

ICJ Involvement Angers Bangkok

Cambodia’s push to involve the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in resolving disputes over Chong Bok and three other border areas has provoked Bangkok, which rejects the court’s jurisdiction. Thailand insists on bilateral talks through the Joint Boundary Commission, scheduled for June 14, 2025, but Cambodia’s move to seek a June 17, 2025, ICJ ruling signals distrust in bilateral mechanisms, deepening the diplomatic stalemate.

Economic Fallout Threatens Both Sides

Trade and Communities Suffer

The border closures threaten a $5 billion annual trade relationship, with 2024 Thai-Cambodian border trade valued at 175.53 billion baht. Local economies, particularly in Sa Kaeo and Buri Ram, face disruptions as crossings like Ban Khlong Luek operate on reduced hours. Cambodian bans on Thai produce and media, coupled with Thailand’s restrictions on cross-border workers, exacerbate economic strain, impacting communities reliant on cross-border commerce.

Calls for De-Escalation Persist

Hun Manet Sets Terms

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet declared on June 22, 2025, that Cambodia would reopen its checkpoints within five hours if Thailand lifts all restrictions first, rejecting the need for a bilateral agreement. Despite ASEAN and China’s mediation efforts, both nations remain entrenched, with Thailand’s military preparing for potential escalation. The ongoing spat, fueled by nationalist sentiments, risks further destabilizing the region’s economic and diplomatic ties.

Path to Resolution Uncertain

Bilateral Talks Falter

The failure of recent talks, including a June 5, 2025, meeting, highlights the complexity of the century-long border dispute, rooted in a 1907 French-drawn map. Cambodia’s insistence on ICJ adjudication contrasts with Thailand’s push for bilateral solutions, leaving little room for compromise. As protests in Phnom Penh and Bangkok fuel nationalist fervor, analysts warn that prolonged closures could lead to significant economic losses and regional instability.

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