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The Thaiger – Thailand Strengthens Border Control with Shipping Containers Near Cambodia

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Social activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, popularly known as ‘Gun Jompalang,’ is taking a stand on Thailand’s territorial claims near the Cambodian border in Trat province. This comes amid rising tensions between the two countries.

The operation began with cranes and forklifts deployed to rearrange containers blocking two critical road access points. These barriers had effectively shut down entrances to businesses operated by Chinese nationals in areas recently reclaimed by Thailand post-conflict with Cambodia.

Previous similar operations in Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaew villages have reportedly helped ease tensions and clarify boundary lines. Observers, including Chinese nationals, Cambodian civilians, and soldiers, were seen monitoring the situation from a distance of about 100 meters behind barbed-wire fencing.

Guntouch was present during this operation, advocating for Thailand’s territorial rights and emphasizing the importance of sovereignty in this ongoing dispute.

Original Article:

Thailand enforces border claim with containers near Cambodian border

Social activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, known as ‘Gun Jompalang,’ alongside supporters, is asserting Thailand’s territorial claim near the Cambodian border in Trat province, amid escalating tensions.

The planned operation commenced on Friday, involving cranes and forklifts to arrange containers blocking two road access points. These barriers effectively closed entrances to shops and resorts operated by Chinese nationals in areas recently reclaimed by Thailand following its conflict with Cambodia.

Similar operations were previously conducted in Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaew villages in Sa Kaeo, which authorities reported helped reduce tensions and clarify boundary lines.

During this recent operation, Chinese nationals, Cambodian civilians, and soldiers were seen observing from approximately 100 metres away, behind barbed-wire fencing.

Guntouch, who was present on-site,…

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