Thai authorities are considering utility cuts, The Nation Thailand reported on June 9. Cambodia swiftly responded. On June 11, Fresh News reported a firm statement from Keo Ratanak, Cambodia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, who clarified:
“At this time, Cambodia has not imported electricity from Thailand into the national grid of Cambodia. It is zero. And now Cambodia has enough electricity to use throughout the country.”
Ratanak’s statement appears aimed at downplaying the potential impact of any Thai action and reinforcing Cambodia’s energy sovereignty.
Keo Ratanak, Cambodia’s Minister of Mines and Energy. Fresh News

Amid escalating tensions at the Thai–Cambodian border, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that potential measures to cut electricity and internet access to Cambodian border areas remain under consideration. The move comes in response to a May 28 skirmish, when Cambodian troops reportedly advanced about 200 meters into Thai territory at Chong Bok Pass in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district.

Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura reaffirmed this stance during a press conference, indicating that the measures—though not yet enacted—would likely be dropped if Cambodia proceeds with the planned Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting on Saturday, aimed at resolving the dispute diplomatically.

The proposal to sever utilities was reportedly initiated by a Thai special operations center as part of a broader strategy to pressure Cambodia after it announced its intent to escalate the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), rather than resolve it exclusively through the JBC.
Nikorndej Balankura, Foreign Ministry spokesman. Nation Thailand

However, Cambodia has publicly rejected the notion that such tactics would influence its diplomatic position. Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesman Chum Sounry told Fresh News that the Royal Government remains committed to bilateral dialogue via the JBC framework and, if necessary, through international legal mechanisms like the ICJ. He stressed the importance of maintaining cooperation based on the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.
“Cambodia is ready to host the upcoming JBC meeting, which must be conducted in a spirit of mutual respect. Using this method [of cutting utilities] will not change Cambodia’s position in principle but will only increase tensions,” Sounry said.
Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesman Chum Sounry. Fresh News

As tensions simmer, both sides are under pressure to de-escalate ahead of the JBC meeting, which remains a critical juncture in resolving long-standing border disputes over sensitive areas such as Mom Bei and the ancient temples of Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Toch, and Ta Krabey.