The deterioration of relations was sparked by brief armed clashes in a border area late last month that left one Cambodian soldier dead. What followed were a series of tit-for-tat measures by both countries including troops mobilisations,

Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to swiftly support communities and businesses affected by the closure of border checkpoints with Cambodia amid ongoing border disputes.

The Thai military closed its border to nearly all travelers to Cambodia as diplomatic tensions rise over a territory dispute between the two neighboring south Asian nations.