Thai nationals employed at casinos, gambling establishments and entertainment operations in Poipet, Cambodia, have been prohibited from crossing the border out of Thailand since Tuesday.
Thailand’s Army has been enforcing stricter measures along its border with Cambodia due to the heightened tensions between the two nations.
No set date has been indicated for the lifting of the ban, meaning it will remain in place until such time as the authorities retract the decision.
It came into effect at 8am on Tuesday and also includes travel for ‘gambling purposes’.
The two nations have been involved in tit-for-tat measures, with the new border-crossing ban coming after Cambodia banned the import of fresh fruit and vegetables from Thailand.
Thailand had previously announced that it was stepping up efforts to dismantle scam operations and illegal casinos along its border with Cambodia, ahead of the first Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting in over a decade.
However, this move now targets legal operations.
The Royal Thai Army has urged the public to stay attentive to potential changes to the situation via its website: ww.rta.mi.th, or through its Facebook Pages: Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Army Spokesperson Team.
