Thailand’s government has confirmed its current policy on the export of refined oil products to neighbouring countries, underscoring a sustained supply to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic under strict controls while maintaining a complete suspension of exports to Cambodia.

Officials from the Ministry of Energy have reiterated that Thailand has not shipped any oil to Cambodia since July, in line with national security considerations stemming from ongoing tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border.

The clarification follows public speculation over fuel truck movements at border checkpoints, particularly at Chong Mek in Ubon Ratchathani province, where petroleum exports to Laos continued under existing arrangements.

Lao authorities have echoed Bangkok’s position, affirming that all refined products imported from Thailand are destined solely for domestic use in Laos and cannot be legally re-exported to third countries such as Cambodia, citing Lao transit and border trade law.

Joint consultations between Thai and Lao energy officials have emphasised cooperation on monitoring and information sharing to ensure compliance and address concerns about potential diversion of fuel supplies into neighbouring territories.

Thailand’s customs and related agencies report that the volume of fuel exports to Laos remains consistent with historical patterns, with robust inspection regimes in place to prevent illicit cross-border diversion.

The government’s public stance highlights a calibration of energy export policy that balances the need to support lawful trade with neighbours, uphold national security, and preserve regional stability amid the broader Cambodia–Thailand border crisis.