The ongoing dispute along the Thailand-Cambodia border has intensified, drawing major regional players into the fray. Energy conglomerate PTT Public Company Limited now finds itself entangled amid escalating nationalist sentiments and territorial claims. Recent confrontations near contested zones have disrupted key infrastructure projects, forcing PTT to reassess its investment strategies along the border areas. Sources indicate a significant halt in cross-border energy collaborations, threatening to derail both countries’ ambitions for enhanced regional energy integration.

Analysts warn that the fallout could extend beyond bilateral relations, impacting energy markets in Southeast Asia. Key concerns include:

  • Supply chain disruptions: Logistics routes vital for crude oil and natural gas transit face uncertainty.
  • Investor…