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Army Denies Reports of Illegal Cambodian Vendors at Chong Chom Market
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The Royal Thai Army investigates claims that Cambodian nationals are illegally operating stalls at the Chong Chom border market in Surin province.
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Events
Border checkpoints were permanently closed in the past.
Cambodian merchants allegedly entered Thailand via Bangkok to sell goods at Chong Chom.
On August 29, a Thai shop owner held a discount promotion attracting crowds.
Influencers filmed at the market, leading to social media claims of illegal Cambodian stalls.
The Royal Thai Army's Suranaree Task Force investigated and confirmed all stalls are Thai-owned.
Who & What's Involved
Royal Thai ArmySuranaree Task ForceChong Chom MarketGun JompalangMrs. Treerat Natee
Topics
Illegal ImmigrationBorder TradeMartial LawThai-Cambodian RelationsNational Security
Locations
Chong Chom MarketDan SubdistrictKap Choeng DistrictSurin ProvinceBangkokRong Kluea Market