October 16, 2008
Bangkok - Lot of Thai businessmen in Battambong, Banteay Meanchey and Siam Reap travelled back to Thai side as they were not sure about the situation.
Thai and Cambodian troops yesterday opened gunfire with each other near the Preah Vihear site.
These businessmen have opened restaurants and run construction and other businesses in Cambodia.
Several casinos near Chanthaburi province temporarily closed since there were no Thais crossing the border to work or gamble there.
Not many Cambodian people crossed the border point in Sakaew province.
Less than half of shops offered their services as usual.
Even Poipet market became a deserted place since many Cambodians evacuated from the area due to safety reason.
It was reported people near the Thai-Cambodian border began to hoard fuel oil, rice and dried food to get ready for an emergency.
