- Cambodia has threatened to ban all imports of Thai fruits and vegetables if Thailand does not lift new restrictions at border crossings, escalating tensions over a long-standing territorial dispute.
- The ultimatum was issued by former Cambodian prime minister and current senate president Hun Sen, who demanded Thailand restore normal operating hours at border crossings.
- The trade ban threat follows a military skirmish on 28 May in the Emerald Triangle, a disputed area, that resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier.
- Both countries have blamed each other for the incident, claiming self-defence.
- Cambodia has also submitted a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking arbitration on four contested areas, including the site of the May clash, after bilateral talks failed.
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