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Thai-Cambodian border standoff: Hun Sen suggests closing Cambodia's borders if Thailand persists in keeping them shut.

Cambodian Senate Head, Hun Sen, has given Thailand a 24-hour deadline. He's insisting on the complete reopening of all border checkpoints. If Thailand neglects this demand, Cambodia will retaliate by closing its own border checkpoints and barring all Thai products from entering.

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Hun Sen, the president of Cambodia's Senate, has given Thailand a 24-hour deadline, demanding the...
Hun Sen, the president of Cambodia's Senate, has given Thailand a 24-hour deadline, demanding the immediate reopening of all border checkpoints. If Thailand chooses not to meet this demand, Cambodia will retaliate by shutting down its own border crossings and denying entry to all Thai goods.

Thai-Cambodian border standoff: Hun Sen suggests closing Cambodia's borders if Thailand persists in keeping them shut.

Title: Cambodia Gives Thailand 24 Hours to Reopen Borders or Face Consequences

According to the report from Khmer Times, Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, during a special address ahead of a Senate session, gave Thailand a 24-hour ultimatum to fully reopen all border checkpoints, or face the consequences. If Thailand fails to comply, Cambodia will close its own border crossings and ban the entry of all Thai products.

Hun Sen, alternatively referred to as Prime Minister Hun Manet, initially intended to shut Cambodia's borders with Thailand today. However, following phone discussions with Shinawatra, the deadline was postponed.

"If Thailand does not fully reopen all its border checkpoints with Cambodia from tomorrow onwards, we will impose bans on Thai fruit and vegetables from entering all our border checkpoints," Hun Sen declared.

He also noted that Cambodia would lift its current border restrictions if Thailand resumes normal operating hours from 6am to 10pm, as previously agreed. However, Hun Sen categorically ruled out any negotiations on the issue, stating that it was the Thai military that instigated the restrictions.

"Is it the Thai army who restricted the borders, and when Cambodia did the same, we wanted to negotiate to save our face?" he questioned, "We will not put our reputation on the line for others' mistakes!"

In the heat of the situation, Cambodian hackers launched DDoS attacks on Thai websites, creating further tension. Over 13 foreigners were arrested in Thailand for allegedly running a scam targeting Australians, raising questions about Thailand's security measures. The pharmaceutical industry in Thailand continues to grapple with reliance on imports and increasing costs. In other news, the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking saw Thailand drop five places. But on a positive note, Thailand was approved to host the Formula One Grand Prix from 2028-2033 with an estimated budget of THB 41 billion.

TAGS* Hun Sen* borders* Cambodia* Thailand* conflicts* reopening* measures* economy* import-export* security* scams* pharmaceuticals* rankings* Formula One

  1. The tension between Cambodia and Thailand extended to cyberspace as Cambodian hackers launched DDoS attacks on Thai websites, raising concerns about escalating conflicts.
  2. Amidst the ongoing border disputes, the pharmaceutical industry in Thailand is grappling with reliance on imports and escalating costs, affecting the country's economic health.
  3. Meanwhile, in the realm of general news, political maneuverings and diplomatic spats are not the only issues at stake; Thailand was approved to host the Formula One Grand Prix from 2028-2033, with an estimated budget of THB 41 billion, potentially boosting the economy and international image.

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