Ban Laem and Ban Phak Kad checkpoints closed to tourists, with only Cambodian workers and trade traffic allowed through. CHANTHABURI, Thailand – The Chanthaburi Marine Task Force has issued an urgent order to temporarily suspend the movement of Thai and Cambodian tourists through the permanent Ban Laem and Ban Phak Kad border crossings. The restriction does not apply to Cambodian laborers entering Thailand for work purposes. Captain Nopparoj Siripariyaphong, Commander of the Chanthaburi Marine Task Force, signed the official letter addressed to the Chanthaburi Immigration Police Chief. The directive cites the imposition of martial law in specific areas of Chanthaburi province, including Khlung, Pong Nam Ron, and Soi Dao districts, under Section 5 of the Martial Law Act B.E. 2547 (2004). This provision grants military officials authority over civilian counterparts in matters related to security operations, suppression efforts, and the maintenance of public order. The measure comes in response to escalating threats from Cambodia, which pose potential risks to the safety of both Thai and Cambodian citizens. Under Section 5 of the Martial Law Act, all civil servants across ministries, departments, and agencies are instructed to continue performing their duties as usual but must comply with the orders of military authorities. Effective from June 7, 2025, the Chanthaburi Immigration Checkpoint is instructed to suspend all tourist traffic—both Thais exiting to Cambodia and Cambodians entering Thailand—via the Ban Laem border crossing in Thep Nimit Subdistrict, Pong Nam Ron District, and the Ban Phak Kad border crossing in Khlong Yai Subdistrict, Khlong Yai District, Chanthaburi province. Cross-border trade and the movement of Cambodian laborers will continue as normal. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice. (TNA) Marine Task Force halts Thai-Cambodian tourist travel at Ban Laem and Ban Phak Kad crossings due to rising tensions.