Cambodia says Thailand has closed all crossings with the nation: local media

The Cambodian side confirmed on Tuesday that the Thai military had unilaterally closed all border crossings with Cambodia and, therefore, does not warrant bilateral negotiations, according to local media Cambodianess.

"The Thai side has closed the entire border," Cambodia's Police Lieutenant General Sok Veasna, director general of the General Department of Immigration, was quoted as saying, adding, "We received official notification about the closure of all crossings only on the morning of June 24."

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Monday that Thailand will tighten its border controls with neighboring Cambodia to combat transnational crime.

Speaking after a high-level meeting at the government house, Paetongtarn said restrictions on cross-border travel for both vehicles and individuals will be enforced, including limiting operating hours at checkpoints.

She said crossings in seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border will be limited to essential travel, such as for students, medical patients, and vital goods.

The prime minister said Thailand will halt exports of goods, particularly fuel and electricity, that support illegal operations across the border and will consider suspending fuel shipments to Cambodia suspected of being used in unlawful activities.

Internet services and submarine internet cables connected to Cambodia's government and military entities will also be suspended, she said.

Following Paetongtarn's announcement, the Thai military unveiled strengthened measures on the border crossing with Cambodia, allowing only essential and humanitarian travel.

Thailand's latest measures came amid mounting border tensions with Cambodia. Cambodia said on Sunday that it would stop fuel and gas imports from Thailand and advised its citizens against non-essential travel to Thailand.

(With input from agencies)