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180138
Thu, 05/05/2011 - 11:01
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Chong Sa-ngam checkpoint on Thai-Cambodia border re-opens
BANGKOK, May 5 (TNA) - The Chong Sa-ngam border pass in Thailand's northeastern Si Sa Ket Province along the Thai-Cambodian frontier has now re-opened for normal exchanges of trade and tourists, as tension along the common border in nearby Surin Province eases with the observation of a ceasefire from troops on both sides.
Local authorities reopened the Chong Sa-ngam permanent checkpoint in Phu Singh District on Thursday following its 12-day temporary closure, one day after the Chong Jom-Osamed permanent checkpoint in Surin was reopened.
However, the border trade, mostly for farm and consumer products, initially remained inactive, with only 200 people from neighbouring Cambodia crossing the border for their businesses and travelling, from normally about 500-600. (TNA)
Local authorities reopened the Chong Sa-ngam permanent checkpoint in Phu Singh District on Thursday following its 12-day temporary closure, one day after the Chong Jom-Osamed permanent checkpoint in Surin was reopened.
However, the border trade, mostly for farm and consumer products, initially remained inactive, with only 200 people from neighbouring Cambodia crossing the border for their businesses and travelling, from normally about 500-600. (TNA)
