Cambodia Cuts Internet Bandwidth, Electricity Imports from Thailand Amidst Extremist Threats
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prime Minister hun Manet announces the move to ensure national independence and avoid potential disruptions, citing sufficient domestic capacity.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced via a Facebook post on Thursday that the nation will cease importing internet bandwidth and electricity from Thailand, effective Friday. This decision follows widespread social media reports of threats from extremist groups in Thailand to disrupt these essential supplies to Cambodia.
According to the Prime Minister, the move aims to preemptively address any potential confusion or difficulties that Thai authorities might face in deciding whether and when to cut off supplies.
Hun Manet stated that Chea Vandeth, the Minister of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, informed him that all optical fibre network companies and internet service providers in Cambodia would halt the purchase of internet bandwidth from Thailand, starting at midnight on Friday.
the Cambodian Premier assured the public that the country now possesses the autonomous capacity to provide sufficient internet services. He further noted that Keo Ratanak, the minister of Mines and Energy, has confirmed Cambodia’s ability to independently supply it’s own electricity needs.
Cambodia’s Growing Independence
Cambodia now has the capacity to supply sufficient internet services independently.
This move signifies a step towards greater self-reliance for Cambodia in critical infrastructure sectors.
Further details regarding the specific extremist groups and the nature of their threats have not been publicly disclosed.The Cambodian government has yet to release details on alternative internet and electricity supply arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Cambodia cutting internet and electricity imports from Thailand?
- due to threats from extremist groups in Thailand to disrupt these supplies,and Cambodia’s increased capacity to provide these services independently.
- What does this mean for Cambodian citizens?
- The Cambodian government assures that there will be no disruption to internet and electricity services, as the country can now independently supply these needs.
- What are optical fibre networks?
- Optical fibre networks are the infrastructure that allows high-speed internet access, transmitting data as light pulses through glass or plastic fibres.
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