India Issues Travel Advisory Amid Thailand-Cambodia Clashes; Avoid These Tourist Areas — Full List
The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday issued an advisory for Indian travellers amid ongoing unrest near the Thailand-Cambodia border. Citing the volatile situation, the embassy urged all Indian nationals travelling to Thailand to stay informed by regularly checking updates from official Thai sources, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Newsroom.
The embassy stated: “In view of the situation near Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travelers to Thailand are advised to check updates from Thai official sources, including TAT Newsroom.
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, certain provinces listed in the following link are currently not recommended for travel due to safety concerns.
Ubon Ratchathani
• Phu Chong‑Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai)
• Kaeng Lamduan (Nam Yuen)
• Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuen)
Surin
• Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod
• Prasat Ta Kwai
• Prasat Ban Pluang
• Prasat Phum Pon
• Chong Chom
• Phanom Swai Forest Park
• Phanom Dong Rak border zones
Sisaket
• Khao Phra Wihan NP (Pha Mo I Daeng)
• Chong Sa‑ngam
• Border areas near Kantharalak & Phu Sing
Buriram
• Chong Sai Taku
• Ta Phraya NP
• Border zones near Ban Kruat & Lahan Sai
Sa Kaeo
• Ban Khlong Luek Checkpoint & Rong Kluea Market
• Prasat Sdok Kok Thom
• Border zones near Aranyaprathet & Khlong Hat
Chanthaburi
• Ban Laem & Ban Phat Kad checkpoints
• Border zones near Pong Nam Ron & Soi Dao
Trat
• Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan & Ban Ma Muang checkpoints
Thailand & Cambodia Border Dispute
The advisory comes as Thailand and Cambodia witnessed their most deadly border clashes in over a decade on Thursday. Thai officials confirmed that 13 civilians and one Thai soldier were killed following rocket and artillery attacks. The clashes, which erupted on Thursday morning, are part of a long-running border dispute that has seen tensions escalate in recent weeks. Both sides have blamed each other for initiating the violence.
Thailand’s Defence Ministry spokesperson, Surasant Kongsiri, said that fighting took place in at least six areas on Thursday. The conflict intensified a day after a landmine explosion along the border injured five Thai soldiers, prompting Bangkok to withdraw its ambassador from Cambodia and expel Cambodia’s envoy. Thai authorities have also reported that over 100,000 civilians have fled the affected areas amid fears of further escalation.
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