Cambodia's Neighbors: Thailand Is the Closest
Thailand** shares the longest border with Cambodia and is the closest major country by distance from population centers.
Land Borders (Total: 2,572 km)
| Neighbor | Border Length | Key Crossings |
|---|
| Thailand (W/NW) | 817 km | Poipet (Aranya Prathet), Cham Yeam (Hat Lek), O Smach (Chong Jom) |
| Laos (N/NE) | 555 km | Nong Nok Khian (Nam Phao), Trapeang Kriel (Vang Tao) |
| Vietnam (E/SE) | 1,200 km | Bavet (Mộc Bài), Phnom Den (Tịnh Biên), Prek Chak (Xa Xia) |
Maritime
- Gulf of Thailand (SW) — 443 km coastline.
- Maritime boundaries with Thailand, Vietnam (negotiated), Malaysia (disputed).
Proximity to Capitals
- Phnom Penh → **Bangkok: ~530 km** (1h 15m flight, 6–7h bus).
- Phnom Penh → Vientiane: ~620 km.
- Phnom Penh → Hanoi: ~1,050 km.
Why Thailand Matters Most
- Largest trade partner (imports/exports).
- Major labor migration (1M+ Cambodians in Thailand).
- Tourism gateway (Siem Reap–Bangkok flights).
- Cultural/linguistic ties (Khmer-Thai shared history, script roots).
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