Cambodia Closes Daung International Border Gate to Ensure Citizens’ Security

Cambodia Closes Daung International Border Gate to Ensure Citizens’ Security

AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2025 — The General Department of Immigration (GDI) under the Ministry of Interior has announced the complete closure of the Daung International Border Gate between Cambodia and Thailand in Battambang province, citing the need to safeguard the public security and safety.

“In accordance with the directives of the Royal Government and the Ministry of Interior, the General Department of Immigration would like to inform the national and international public that, in order to ensure the security and safety of citizens, the Daung International Border Gate will be completely closed starting from June 13, 2025, until further notice,” stated the GDI in a press release issued on Friday.

Battambang province currently has five border checkpoints with Thailand, comprising two international border gates — Daung in Kamrieng district and Phnom Dey in Sampov Loun district — and three regional border gates — 400 in Samlot district, O’ Anlouk in Kamrieng district, and O’ Romdoul in Phnom Preuk district.

The decision to shut down the Daung gate comes amid growing border tensions between the two neighbours. The situation intensified on May 28, 2025, when Thai military forces reportedly opened fire on a Cambodian army post in Techo Morokot village, Morokot commune, Choam Khsan district, Preah Vihear province — an area long recognised as a Cambodian military position. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m., tragically resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.

By C. Nika