On Saturday, Thailand closed two of its border crossings to tourists due to escalating tensions with Cambodia following a military clash that resulted in a Cambodian soldier's death. The Royal Thai Army highlighted a perceived threat to national sovereignty as the reason for the closure, although trade and Cambodian workers would remain unaffected. Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed a reinforced military presence at the border, indicating the necessity for additional security measures and future bilateral talks scheduled for June 14 to mitigate the situation.
The Royal Thai Army cited a threat to Thailand's "sovereignty and security" as the reason for the move, emphasizing the need for increased military presence along the border.
Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai noted, "Consequently, the Royal Thai Government has deemed it necessary to implement additional measures and to reinforce our military posture accordingly."
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