Thai - Cambodia Conflict Mass Exodus: 50,000 Cambodians Flee Thailand Amid Tensions!

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A staggering 50,000 Cambodian migrant workers have been reported leaving Thailand to return to their homeland, sparked by recent border clashes. The mass departure comes through a bustling checkpoint in Chanthaburi province, seeing an estimated 20,000 individuals head to Battambang, Cambodia, just today. More are expected in the coming days due to the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

 

The Baan Laem border checkpoint has witnessed a daily surge, with at least 10,000 Cambodians crossing back into their country each day. These workers, primarily employed in agriculture and construction, are responding to severe warnings from Phnom Penh.

 

Relatives back in Cambodia have cautioned them about potential denaturalisation and land confiscation if they do not return promptly due to the tensions, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

Currently, over 435,000 Cambodians earn their livelihoods in Thailand, but many are now compelled to abandon their jobs to ensure their citizenship and family lands remain secure. This mass movement highlights the strain between the neighbouring countries, causing significant upheaval in the lives of workers and their families.

 

The border conflicts have intensified, prompting this swift and massive return. Cambodian workers and their families grapple with challenging decisions, juggling their employment in Thailand with domestic pressures and threats. This scenario underscores the volatile situation at the border, leaving thousands in a state of uncertainty and flux.

 

A resolution remains elusive, and these departures signal a critical moment in the lives of many Cambodian nationals. As the situation develops, the full impact on the labour market and local economies in both nations is yet to be seen.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-08-07

 

[Jone500]

It is clear that Cambodia is attempting to force citizens living abroad to return for military conscription, and there is a strong possibility of another invasion. Hun Sen is seeking to appeal to the United States to play a greater role in Cambodia in order to turn against China, as he lacks the means to repay the debts. He is betraying everyone just to secure the best position for himself.

 

The Chinese government should have realized by now how disastrous it is to invest massively in a country that threatens others purely for its own selfish gain. I hope President Xi will show Trump what true leadership looks like.

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, Jone500 said:

The Chinese government should have realized by now how disastrous it is to invest massively in a country that threatens others purely for its own selfish gain.

Cambodia is no military threat to Thailand