Thai troops enforce new border hours at Khlong Luek crossing in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo. SA KAEO, Thailand – The Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Burapha Task Force (Eastern Border Command) has issued an urgent directive to tighten border control measures at five permanent and temporary checkpoints along the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province. The new rules aim to safeguard national sovereignty and public security following repeated Cambodian incursions and provocative actions near the border. Under the new measures, the operating hours at the following checkpoints have been reduced, and stricter entry-exit policies enforced: Ban Khlong Luek Permanent Checkpoint (Aranyaprathet District) New hours: 08:00–16:00 (previously 06:00–22:00) Thai nationals are prohibited from crossing for gambling or tourism. Cambodian traders may still cross using a valid passport or Border Pass, but the allowable stay is reduced from 14 days to 7 days. Humanitarian medical cases must receive approval from the Thai-Cambodian Border Coordination Office (Army Region 1). Thai workers and vendors in Cambodia can cross with approval. Truck traffic restriction: Trucks with more than 5 wheels are banned from this checkpoint and must use the Thailand-Cambodia Friendship Bridge. Border trade and travel restricted under new military order amid Cambodia tensions. Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge Checkpoint (Nong Ian – Stung Bot) New hours: 08:00–06:00 (overnight operations) This checkpoint is now the only entry/exit point for large freight trucks (5 wheels or more). Ban Khao Din Permanent Checkpoint (Khlong Hat District) New hours: 08:00–16:00 (previously 06:00–18:00) Same restrictions apply as at Ban Khlong Luek: Thai gamblers/tourists banned, Cambodian traders allowed with 7-day stay limit. Large trucks must use the Friendship Bridge. Ban Ta Phraya Temporary Trade Checkpoint (Ta Phraya District) New hours: 08:00–12:00 Entry/exit based on screening and discretion of military officials. Large freight trucks banned. Checkpoint hours cut and Thai gamblers barred from crossing into Cambodia. Ban Nong Prue Temporary Trade Checkpoint (Aranyaprathet District) New hours: 08:00–12:00 Movement also subject to military discretion. Large freight trucks not allowed. The new regulations take effect immediately from June 7, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice. Authorities emphasized that these actions are necessary to protect Thailand’s territorial integrity and the lives and property of its citizens, while balancing the economic needs of local communities engaged in cross-border trade. Military tightens control along Sa Kaeo border as security concerns mount.