The advisory, shared on July 25 via the Embassy’s official X account, urged Indian travellers to stay vigilant and consult official Thai sources, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), for the latest updates on travel to bordering areas.
“In view of the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travellers to Thailand are advised to check updates from Thai official sources, including TAT Newsroom. As per the Tourism Authority of Thailand, places mentioned in the following link are not recommended for travelling,” 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.
As per Tourism Authority of Thailand places mentioned in the following link are not recommended for… https://t.co/ToeHLSQUYi— India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand) July 25, 2025
TAT, has advised against travel to seven provinces currently affected by the unrest including Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia began rising in May, following the killing of a Cambodian soldier during a brief exchange of gunfire. Since then, the situation has steadily worsened, triggering diplomatic disputes, leading in armed clashes.
Violence erupted early on Thursday near a disputed area adjacent to an ancient temple and rapidly spread to other stretches of the contested frontier. Heavy artillery exchanges have continued into a second day, raising concerns about further escalation.
On Wednesday, Thailand recalled its ambassador to Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia’s envoy in response to a landmine incident that left a Thai soldier severely injured. Thai authorities alleged the mine had been planted by Cambodian troops, a charge Phnom Penh has denied as baseless.
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As of Thursday evening, Thai officials confirmed 14 deaths, including 13 civilians and one soldier, and 46 injuries resulting from the clashes. Cambodia has not released any official casualty figures, Xinhua news agency reported.
In Bangkok, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin condemned the attacks and accused Cambodian forces of deliberately targeting civilians and a hospital. He urged the Cambodian government to immediately halt these “war criminal actions” and return to respecting the principles of peaceful coexistence.
The Indian Embassy has advised citizens currently in Thailand or planning to travel to the region to avoid non-essential travel to the affected provinces and stay in close contact with Indian consular officials and local authorities.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
First Published: Jul 25, 2025 12:14 PM IST
