Cambodia begins dismantling coastal barrier in Koh KongListen to this articleAn aerial image shows a 300-metre breakwater built off Cambodia’s Koh Kong province, a structure that raised environmental and territorial concerns from Thai authorities before dismantling began on Saturday. The dispute centres on Cambodia’s construction of a 300-metre breakwater in its coastal Koh Kong province, which borders Thailand’s Trat province. During the talks, the Thai side issued a clear ultimatum: failure to dismantle the barrier would leave Thailand no choice but to sever access to the Koh Kong bridge, a strategic resupply route for Cambodia. A backhoe removes a section of the disputed Koh Kong breakwater on Saturday. (Photo supplied)Navy denies issuing demands or threatsThe Royal Thai Navy on Sunday denied reports that it issued an ultimatum to Cambodia over the Koh Kong breakwater.

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2025 08:49 UTC