Updates on the opening and closure of four Thai-Cambodian Border Checkpoints
The Thai government reiterated that this is not a complete closure of all border checkpoints.
PATTAYA, Thailand – Updates on the opening and closure of four Thai-Cambodian Border Checkpoints under the new directive, starting from June:
Chong An Ma Trade Facilitation Point, Soeng Subdistrict, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani
Open on Thursdays, 09:00 – 12:00 hr
Cross-border movement is limited to market zones with ID card or official document exchange
No vehicles allowed to pass
Humanitarian assistance must be approved by the First Area Border Coordination Unit
Chong Sai Taku Trade Facilitation Point, Chanthop Phet Subdistrict, Ban Kruat District, Buriram Province
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 09:00 – 12:00 hr
Cross-border movement is limited to market zones with ID card or official document exchange
No vehicle crossings allowed
Humanitarian assistance must be approved by the Second Area Border Coordination Unit
Chong Sa Ngam Permanent Border Checkpoint, Phrai Phatthana Subdistrict, Phu Sing District, Sisaket Province
Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 08:00 – 15:00 hr
Travel is allowed with passports or border passes only
Vehicle crossings permitted under existing regulations
Construction material exports (e.g., cement, steel bars) are prohibited
Humanitarian assistance must be approved by the First Area Border Coordination Unit
Chong Chom Permanent Border Checkpoint, Dan Subdistrict, Kap Choeng District, Surin Province
Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 08:00 – 15:00 hr
Travel is allowed with passports or border passes only
Vehicles may cross per existing regulations
Construction material exports (e.g., cement, steel bars) are prohibited
Humanitarian assistance must be approved by the Third Area Border Coordination Unit
The Thai government reiterated that this is not a complete closure of all border checkpoints. Officials will consider the specific needs of each area when implementing these measures. Time restrictions have been established to ensure Thailand can maintain adequate security for its people, with each measure tailored to specific characteristics of each checkpoint. (PRD)