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Sector braces for impact of border spat

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July 31, 2025

The tourism sector will start to feel the impact of the Cambodia border conflict if both sides do not completely end fighting within two weeks, and if the cross-border committee in Cambodia does not convene as scheduled on Aug 4, say analysts.

- NAREERAT WIRIYAPONG

After a week of deadly clashes and a ceasefire agreement by the two countries on Sunday, the Royal Thai Army reported continued attacks in disputed areas with Cambodia yesterday.

A statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry also indicated Thai military positions at Phu Makua in the northeastern frontier area came under attack from small arms fire and grenade assaults by Cambodian forces from late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

The apparent border skirmishes more than 24 hours after the ceasefire went into effect highlight the difficulty civilian authorities face in enforcing the truce on the ground.

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