Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Following Cambodia's announcement of a complete suspension of border crossings with Thailand, the Thai government implemented maritime control measures on the 14th, restricting the transport of fuel and military supplies to Cambodia. Civilian flights between the two countries are currently operating normally.
Despite interventions from US President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Cambodian-Thailand border conflict, now in its eighth day, shows no signs of de-escalation. The Cambodian Ministry of National Defense reported that Thai forces launched a sustained and intense attack on Cambodian forces on the 14th using various weapons, including F-16 fighter jets and cluster bombs. One of the attacked areas is near a significant historical and cultural site.
Cambodia's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson, Maria Sokheda, stated at a press conference that day, "Cambodia will never succumb to any form of coercion or intimidation." She added that the Cambodian military will continue its operations and remain vigilant, fulfilling its duty to defend Cambodia's territorial integrity.
The Thai government condemned Cambodia's attacks on civilian areas on the 14th. Previously, Cambodian artillery shells landed in a civilian area in Sisaket province, Thailand, killing one civilian. Thai Prime Minister's Office spokesman Siripong said on the same day that the attack was a deliberate act, not an accident, and violated international rules.
Thailand announced the same day that it would close the Gulf of Thailand to prevent oil and military supplies from entering Cambodia. The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters and Military Command Center stated that Thailand had decided to blockade Thai ships and related vessels operated by Thailand, prohibiting them from exporting fuel and military supplies to Cambodia by sea, in order to weaken Cambodia's ability to pose a threat to Thailand.
The day before, the Cambodian government announced a complete suspension of personnel crossings at the Cambodian-Thai border to reduce the risk of cross-border movement of citizens from both countries and other countries. A spokesperson for the Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation stated on the 13th that despite the tense situation in the border area, the Phnom Penh-Bangkok-Siem Reap route has remained operational.
It is reported that there are currently 63 flights per week between Siem Reap and Thai cities, and 77 flights per week between Phnom Penh and Bangkok. (End)
