Takeo: Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reiterated that Cambodia is not playing a "hide and seek" game regarding the border gate issue. Speaking this morning at the celebration of the 20th National Fisheries Day 2025 at Boeung Tonle Bati, located in Kraing Thnong commune, Bati district, Takeo province, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet stated that Cambodia neither initiated the border gate closures nor interfered in Thailand's internal affairs. "This is not Cambodia's intention. What we want is peace and development along the border," he emphasised.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Cambodia has only been defending itself. The nation is aware of the consequences of border closures for both sides. The closures did not commence as a result of actions taken by Cambodia after the May 28 border clash; rather, it was the Thai authorities who began this practice on June 7, 2025. Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet further noted that Cambodia's actions have simply been in response to Thailand's moves. As such, if Thailand now wishes to reopen the border, the key rests with them. "I hope people on both sides understand this point," he stressed.
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalated when Thai military forces opened fire on a Cambodian army post in Techo Morokot village, Morokot commune, Choam Khsan district, Preah Vihear province. This area is long recognized as Cambodian territory. The incident, which occurred at around 5:30 a.m. on May 28, 2025, resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.