As we share a long border, we both know that we have to live and grow together,” Thailand’s then-Ambassador to Cambodia Panyarak Poolthup told Cambodia’s then-Prime Minister Hun Sen. “The political will is always there to resolve any issues that may arise.

According to The Nation, Cambodia had similarly blocked Thai agricultural imports at the same checkpoint on Jun. 14 and ordered delivery trucks to turn back, though the ban was lifted a day later following negotiations between Thai and Cambodian authorities.

Cambodia on Monday has said it would stop importing Thai fruits and vegetables if Thailand refused to lift border restrictions imposed following a deadly clash in one of the disputed areas between the