New round of clashes hurt eateries in border areas

Restaurants based far from conflict affected

- KUAKUL MORNKUM

The latest round of border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has hit businesses located along the border. Restaurant operators are concerned that the tensions are discouraging people from visiting the areas during the peak season for tourism.

Thaniwan Kulmongkol, president of the Thai Restaurant Association, told the Bangkok Post that the recent clashes have had a negative effect on restaurants in the provinces where the clashes took place, despite the fact that the restaurants are located far from the disputed areas.

She emphasised that as border tensions rise, the local economy would inevitably be affected, noting fewer visitors to the areas. Travellers fear going to these provinces, which harms local businesses and hurts restaurant operators.