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Thai Army says Cambodia amassing troops and heavy weapons along border

These movements raise concerns over the safety of Thai civilians in nearby communities, says Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army.

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A Cambodian soldier stands guard at the disputed ancient Khmer temple Prasat Ta Muen Thom, or Prasat Ta Moan Thom in Khmer, on the Cambodian-Thai border in Oddar Meanchey province on March 26, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

June 24, 2025

BANGKOK – Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, has clarified the decision to close the Chong Sai Taku border trade checkpoint in Buri Ram province on Sunday (June 22), citing national security concerns.

He stated that the measure was carefully considered and implemented by military units in the area based on a comprehensive security assessment. Recent observations indicated an increase in Cambodian troop movements and deployment of military equipment along various sections of the border, raising concerns over the safety of Thai civilians in nearby communities.

The closure aligns with the Thai government’s border security policy and follows guidelines set by the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Management Taskforce, which serves as Thailand’s central mechanism for managing border-related operations in a unified and coordinated manner.

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