Thread: Cambodia shuts down border in Buri Ram

In what was believed to be a tit-for-tat against Thailand banning its citizens to cross into Cambodia to gamble at a newly-opened border casino, Cambodia has prohibited its people from crossing the border into Ban Kruat district of Buri Ram to shop for goods.

Border market in Ban Kruat district was quiet on Wednesday as Cambodian traders were barred by Cambodian officials from visiting the market through Sai Traku border crossing which was shut.

An informed border source said the border closure at Sai Traku border crossing was an act of retaliation against the Thai government’s banning Thais from visiting a casino just across the border in Ampil which opened its door on April 7.

Several Thais who planned to visit the casino for gambling were disappointed when they learned about the ban.

Mayor of Tambon Chantoppetch, Mr Santi Uthumporn, urged authorities concerned to resolve the conflict with Cambodia, claiming that the border closure has impacted on vendors and merchants on both sides of the border.


Cambodia shuts down border in Buri Ram - Thai PBS English News

Do one better, legalize gambling in Thailand. That would bring happiness to the people. As long as it is illegal the amount of money lost each year could have really benefited the current government. With the annual budget already spent and the treasury empty.

Originally Posted by Wilsonandson

Do one better, legalize gambling in Thailand. That would bring happiness to the people. As long as it is illegal the amount of money lost each year could have really benefited the current government. With the annual budget already spent and the treasury empty.

Benefited WHO?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Benefited WHO?

The people who "spent" the budget and emptied the treasury

Sorry was that rhetorical?

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Benefited WHO?

The people who "spent" the budget and emptied the treasury

Sorry was that rhetorical?

It might benefit a few "influential people" who will trouser the profits, but like fuck would it benefit the government.

so much for Asean agreement.