Trade groups call for peace along border after skirmish

Recent clash tests Thai-Cambodian ties

- ANUCHA CHAROENPO

The Thai Business Council in Cambodia (TBCC) has expressed concerns about border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia and has sought immediate intervention from both governments to ensure stable trade relations.

Narumon Rinruangsin, the TBCC's vice president, said that there are currently concerns regarding border stability between Thailand and Cambodia, as historical disputes have periodically impacted the commercial activities of the two nations.

However, she said that there is no immediate crisis. Entrepreneurs are sharing updates through informal networks, but they are cautious about escalating the issue publicly to avoid fuelling unnecessary panic.

While uncertainties remain, businesses in Cambodia continue to adapt, focusing on long-term sustainability and strategic financial management, she said.

Ms Narumon was also recently speaking to a group of Thai journalists who visited Cambodia.

The Thai journalists' visit sought to provide firsthand insights into Cambodia's economic conditions and investment opportunities, fostering greater collaboration between the Thai and Cambodian business sectors.

The National Press Council of Thailand (NPCT), led by Chairman Chavarong Limpattamapanee, engaged in discussions on Cambodia's economic landscape and Thai business investment in the country.

This exchange was part of the media knowledge-enhancement initiative "Security and Shared Benefits for the People," organised by the NPCT in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Thai Foundation.

CONCERNS OVER TENSIONS

Such efforts also mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Cambodia this year, aiming to strengthen the understanding of economic and trade dynamics between the two nations.