Once bustling with traders, tourists, and an eclectic mix of curious travelers, the Chong Sai Taku border crossing in Buri Ram province now sits eerily silent. Nestled near the vibrant Cambodian border, this once-thriving gateway has seen its gates firmly locked, following the decisive command by Second Army Region commander, Boonsin Padklang. The news, which reverberated through social media like wildfire on the night of June 21, marked a significant shift in the dynamics of cross-border interaction. In a move underscored by the Royal Thai Army’s directive, the Second Army Region has been entrusted with the grave responsibility of overseeing border operations along the Thai-Cambodian corridor, a measure aimed at fortifying public safety and national security. Not long ago, the Chong Sai Taku crossing mirrored a symbiotic relationship with its counterpart, the Chup Koki checkpoint in Oddar Meanchey, Cambodia. Like two peas in a diplomatic pod, they facilitated an intricate…
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