Sa kaeo: Following the border situation in Sa Kaeo Province, the latest update reveals that Cambodian protesters are still taking place. The Sa Kaeo governor confirmed that the Khao Din checkpoint has not been reopened and ordered legal action against those spreading fake news.
According to Thai News Agency, this morning, an aerial view revealed a group of Cambodians, approximately 30-40 people, entering the blue-roofed shelter without appearing to express themselves or taking any action. In the morning, at Ban Nong Chan, the first point along the main barbed wire line, no Cambodians were seen moving. In the eucalyptus forest near Boundary Marker 46 in Ban Nong Chan, there were only about 10 Cambodian soldiers and no other movement.
In addition, at the Ban Nong Ya Kaew Village Defense Volunteer checkpoint, a group of Chachoengsao residents brought fresh food to prepare a fried oyster dish to distribute to frontline workers, totaling 600 boxes.
Governor of Sa Kaeo Province, Parinya Phothisat, inspected the Ban Khao Din permanent checkpoint in Khlong Hat District, Sa Kaeo Province, following rumors spreading on social media that the Ban Khao Din checkpoint had been opened, leading to confusion among the public. The atmosphere at the Ban Khao Din permanent checkpoint was quiet, with the checkpoint remaining completely closed and no official activity, including imports, exports, or cross-border traffic, was observed.
Mr. Prinya stated that the permanent checkpoint at Ban Khao Din has been closed for a long time. The rumors that the checkpoint is open are fake and damaging. He has ordered the Khlong Hat District Chief, as the head of the Ban Khao Din checkpoint's channel, to file a police report against the person who spread the rumor to prevent a repeat of the incident. He also cautioned the public to exercise discretion and verify the source of any information before disseminating or forwarding it.
Villagers and vendors who used to sell at Khao Din Market revealed that since the border checkpoint was closed, many families have been affected, with their incomes reduced and they have had to relocate to other areas more than 10 kilometers away. The resurfacing of rumors of a "border reopening" has led some to misunderstand and prepare goods to sell, only to find the checkpoint remains closed upon arrival, resulting in unnecessary time and costs.