Report Thailand and Cambodia Begin Troop Pullback Amid Border Tensions

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

In a remarkable turn of events, both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to defuse tensions along their border by retreating troops to positions held last year. The breakthrough came after the Cambodian army initiated talks with Thailand's Suranaree Task Force this morning, following heightened strains after a deadly clash on May 28 at Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Lt. Gen. Boonsin Phadklang of Thailand's 2nd Army granted permission for negotiations after approval from Army Commander Gen. Pana Klaewplodthuk. This de-escalation will see both nations' forces withdraw and commit to weekly dialogues at Chong Bok to ensure peace is maintained.

 

Meanwhile, border crossings have been operating under restricted hours since last night, with cautions issued on power supplies to Cambodian areas from nine specific points, should hostilities resurface.

 

Despite the all-clear on the troops’ retreat, tensions remain palpable among border communities.

 

Cambodians express dissatisfaction with the restricted crossing hours, forcing them to rush trans-border trade activities. Thai traders, on the other hand, support the active measures taken by their military to safeguard national borders and security.

 

In an effort to deter any further deployments, the 2nd Army Command had considered cutting electricity to Cambodian regions, a move prepared to be activated if Cambodia neglects the agreement.

 

Monitoring of the border situation remains stringent, with attention on the compromised regions of Ubon Ratchathani since the recent outbreak of violence.

 

A total of nine key locations have been identified for potential power cuts, spanning provinces such as Sisaket, Chanthaburi, and Trat.

 

Army and Navy operation centres control these critical sites, from where electricity is supplied to Cambodian provinces like Banteay Meanchey and Battambang.

 

Both governments intend to continue addressing border issues earnestly, securing peace after a period of grave uncertainty.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-06-09

 

 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

In a remarkable turn of events, both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to defuse tensions along their border by retreating troops to positions held last year.

All bluff and bluster.

[peter zwart]

So, everyone has had their moment to show the size of their............... Now back to the usual. Grab a nice beer, relax, and be kind to one another.

[lordgrinz]

I'm still wondering who on the Cambodia side gave the order to march 150 meters forward and dig a trench? Was this the order of someone higher up, or is this some overzealous low ranking officer who is now cleaning toilets?

[klauskunkel]

Thai rak Cambodia