Cambodian Workers Rush to Border Crossings with Belongings

Chanthaburi: Cambodians rush to bring their belongings back to their country, crowding the Thai-Cambodian border crossing. At the relaxation point, Ban Pakkat checkpoint, Khlong Yai sub-district, Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi, is still open for people to cross the border at 8:00 a.m. Many Cambodians have been carrying their belongings, including washing machines, fans, and refrigerators, across the border to return to their country. As for vehicles transporting agricultural products, they are still not allowed to cross the border on either side.

According to Thai News Agency, at the permanent border crossing at Ban Laem Market, Thep Nimit Subdistrict, it was filled with Cambodian workers, more than 500 people, carrying their belongings and belongings to wait in front of the immigration office. One Cambodian woman said that she had been here for 10 years, working in agriculture and fruit packing. She confirmed that if the situation improves, she will return to work in Thailand again.