Both Cambodian and Thai people living along the border really do not want to see a conflict between the two countries because their lives will be put in difficult and dangerous situations at all times if the conflict between the two neighboring countries continues to escalate.
The border situation as of the morning of June 11, 2025 has not changed, with the border situation being closed and open according to each party’s own actions. However, preparedness and prevention of risks to civilians and other potential risks should also be promoted and monitored.
Mr. Sar Sokha The Minister of the Interior urged territorial authorities at all levels to strive to protect the legitimate interests of Cambodian citizens working and living in Thailand, and to prepare measures to evacuate citizens currently in Thailand to return to the country in the event of armed clashes along the border. At the same time, he also requested that citizens be educated, guided, and informed not to temporarily cross the border into Thailand if not necessary.
He told local authorities to prepare measures to respond to and manage emergencies that may arise and to closely cooperate with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the National Police as necessary to protect the security, order, territorial integrity, safety, life, and property of citizens within their jurisdiction.
In addition, He said officials should prepare and prepare in advance a plan to evacuate citizens returning to the country and residents of border areas in the event of a possible armed conflict or the closure of border gates, including preparing temporary safe shelters, means of transporting relief supplies, food, medicine, clean water, and electricity. The situation is truly unpredictable. Therefore, being prepared in advance can also prevent any eventual risks from occurring, so that when they occur, you don’t know what to do.
The Thai people living along the border are also having a hard time. In this uncertain situation.
The Nation reported that what is strange is that the Thai Ministry of Interior has issued an order to survey shelters in seven provinces bordering Cambodia to ensure the safety of their citizens.
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Minister of the Thai Ministry of Interior, has asked officials in the provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Borei Ram, Sra Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat to survey and study shelters in key areas. In response to the escalating tensions with the Cambodian army following the confrontation in the Mom Tei area.
Mr. Anutin is understood to have visited a district near the site of the shooting and issued an urgent demand to speed up efforts to provide and maintain safe shelters for Thai citizens.
The news outlet reported that the urgent measures reflected the government’s concern for the safety of people living along the border. and preparedness to respond to unforeseen developments.
