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Thai PM says border with Cambodia not closed, only additional border control measures taken

Bangkok/Phnom Penh, June 16 (UNI) Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Monday that Thailand has not closed its border with Cambodia but only taken some border control measures based on the evolving situation and security requirements, while stressing that Thailand will not accept any form of threat.

Speaking to the media, Paetongtarn clarified that the Thai-Cambodian border remains open, but the opening hours at crossings have been adjusted based on security assessment and the Thai side has communicated with the Cambodian side.
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