Cambodia and Thailand Closing Borders?
Blog: Fish Egg Tree - 9 November 2009
By: Adam Bray
Uhg. Thailand and Cambodia have had a variety of hot disputes over territory in the last decade, mostly around the issue of Preah Vihear and perceptions over Angkor Wat. Thailand of course has had its own internal turmoil, brought to a head in the 2006 coup and continuing protests since.
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are coming to a head with the appointment of Thaksin--ousted as Thai prime minister in a 2006 coup--as economics adviser to Cambodia. Now Thailand is threatening to close the borders and shut off international flights linking the two countries. Cambodia has threatened to follow suit and ban Thailand products as well, among other actions.
So, my travel plans may have to adapt to evolving political situations.
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are coming to a head with the appointment of Thaksin--ousted as Thai prime minister in a 2006 coup--as economics adviser to Cambodia. Now Thailand is threatening to close the borders and shut off international flights linking the two countries. Cambodia has threatened to follow suit and ban Thailand products as well, among other actions.
So, my travel plans may have to adapt to evolving political situations.
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