Army ramps up border control measures

The Royal Thai Army has imposed tighter border control measures, prohibiting all Thai nationals employed in Cambodian casinos and entertainment venues from leaving the kingdom, effective yesterday.

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The move is aimed at safeguarding national security and public safety amid growing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.

In view of the current security situation, border crossings along the entire Thai-Cambodian frontier have come under stricter regulation, the army said in a statement yesterday.

The measures are being implemented in the operational areas of the Burapha Force in Sa Kaeo province, and the Suranaree Force covering Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces.