Thailand may close Thai-Cambodian border: Deputy PM

Thailand had been tolerant but had to apply diplomatic channel to downgrade relations after Cambodian issued an official statement appointing ousted and convicted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an advisor. How long it is going to be depends on the next stance of the Cambodian side, he said.

Mr Suthep said that the situation at border is still normal and doesn’t intensify to the certain level that needs reinforcement.

He said he has not yet contacted Cambodian prime minister. Thailand may consider sealing off the border if Cambodia responds in an uncompromising manner. There has been no report that Thai businesses there are affected by downgraded relations.

Mr Suthep said he ordered police deployment to protect the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok and that Cambodia should also do the same to protect Thai embassy and Thai businesses there.