Travellers asked to stay away from Thailand-Cambodia border in specific areas; tourism elsewhere unaffected; Indian embassy helpline numbers in place
Due to the ongoing border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, travellers are advised to avoid a few border areas.
While the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said that major destinations within the country remain unaffected, it has strongly asked travellers to steer away from certain areas across seven provinces in east and north-eastern Thailand.
The locations include border checkpoints, national parks, sanctuaries, and places of interest. The full list provided by Thai officials:
Ubon Ratchathani Province:
- Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai)
- Kaeng Lamduan (Nam Yuen)
- Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuen)
- Yod Dom Wildlife Sanctuary
Surin Province:
- 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
- Huai Taptan–Huai Samran Wildlife Sanctuary
Si Sa Ket Province:
- Khao Phra Wihan National Park (Pha Mo I Daeng)
- Chong Sa Ngam
- Border areas near Kantharalak and Phu Sing
- Huai Sala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Phanom Dong Rak Wildlife Sanctuary
Buri Ram Province:
- Chong Sai Taku
- Ta Phraya National Park
- Border zones near Ban Kruat and Lahan Sai
Sa Kaeo Province:
- Ban Khlong Luek checkpoint and Rong Kluea market
- Prasat Sdok Kok Thom
- Border zones near Aranyaprathet and Khlong Hat
Chanthaburi Province:
- Ban Laem and Ban Phat Kad checkpoints
- Border zones near Pong Nam Ron and Soi Dao
Trat Province:
- Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan, and Ban Ma Muang checkpoints
For Indian travellers
Indian travellers to Cambodia and Thailand have been asked by the respective Indian embassies to stay clear of the Thailand-Cambodia border and follow official sources from the countries including TAT for travel updates.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Resources:
- TAT News: www.tatnews.org
- TAT on X: @Tatnews_Org
- TAT Contact Centre: 1672 (24-hour service)
- Tourist Police Hotline: 1155
- Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, Cambodia:
Helpline: +855 92881676 (WhatsApp calls also)
- Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand
- Helpline : + 66 61 881 9218 ( WhatApp calls also)
Cambodia and Thailand have locked horns for decades over a disputed border area, which is also the location of Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO-recognised site.
