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The Star
12-06-2025
- The Star
Burapha Task Force adjusts control measures for Thai-Cambodian border
BANGKOK: The Burapha Task Force has revised its control measures for Thai-Cambodian border crossings in Sa Kaeo province to provide humanitarian support until the situation is resolved. According to a Facebook post by the Royal Thai Army (RTA) on Thursday (June 12), the adjustment aims to assist and facilitate citizens following the enforcement of control measures at all types of border crossings along the Thai-Cambodian border since June 7. On June 11, the Burapha Task Force modified the control measures for permanent border crossings and trade facilitation points in the Sa Kaeo border area, with a focus on helping citizens in line with the current circumstances. - Photo: The Nation/ANN Details of the adjustments are as follows: 1. Ban Khao Din Permanent Border Crossing Point: Operating hours: 8am–4pm, with flexed measures allowing six-wheeled trucks and above to pass through (previously, trucks were not permitted), with daily vehicle limits as follows: Outbound to Cambodia: Limited to 70 vehicles per day between 8am–4pm Inbound to Thailand: Limited to 70 vehicles per day between 8am–4pm 2. Ban Nong Prue Trade Facilitation Point: Operating hours remain 8am–noon, allowing six-wheeled trucks and above to pass through, with daily vehicle limits as follows: Outbound to Cambodia: Limited to 30 vehicles per day between 8am–noon Inbound to Thailand: Limited to 30 vehicles per day between 8am–noon 3. Ban Ta Phraya Trade Facilitation Point: Maintaining existing operations, prohibiting six-wheeled trucks and above from passing through. However, if travel is necessary, the route through the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge Permanent Border Crossing (Ban Nong Ian) may be used. The RTA also announced that adjustments have been made to assist Cambodian students, who can pass through Ban Khlong Luek Permanent Border Crossing, Ban Khao Din Permanent Border Crossing, Ban Ta Phraya Trade Facilitation Point, and Ban Nong Prue Trade Facilitation Point during morning hours from 6am to 8am and evening hours from 5pm to 6pm. The RTA will continue to monitor the situation closely and implement necessary measures to limit entry and exit appropriately while providing assistance and facilitating people on humanitarian grounds until the situation is resolved. - The Nation/ANN
Japan Times
08-06-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Thailand tightens border security amid tensions with Cambodia
Thailand's top army official designated commanders of two task forces to oversee border crossings with Cambodia as tensions simmer following a skirmish in late May. Effective from Saturday, the Burapha and Suranaree task forces have been authorized to determine necessary measures at border checkpoints, according to a statement signed by Army Chief Pana Claewplodtook. The nations are looking to defuse tensions following an exchange of gunfire between troops on May 28 in the disputed Chong Bok border region, which resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier. The countries are set to hold talks at a Joint Boundary Commission meeting on June 14 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. While the task forces must consider the needs of trade and daily lives of the local populations of both countries, "they may order the closing or opening of any or all border checkpoints under any conditions or time frame deemed appropriate' to protect Thailand's sovereignty, the army said in its statement. The move follows comments from Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai that border tensions have been exacerbated by Cambodia's reinforcement of its military presence. As a result, Thailand has "deemed it necessary to implement additional measures and to reinforce our military posture accordingly,' he said. Meanwhile, two border checkpoints in Thailand's eastern Chanthaburi province have been ordered to close temporarily for tourists by a commander of the provincial marine corps task force, The Nation, an English-language news website, reported on Saturday. The order cites an announcement of martial law in some parts of the province due to the security threat from Cambodia. Still, Cambodian migrant workers employed in Thailand are exempt, and cross-border trade will continue as usual, according to The Nation. Cross-border trade and custom activity remains operational as usual in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said in a post on X upon his visit to the northeastern region. The finance ministry has prepared fiscal measures for all circumstances, he said.
