India Issues Travel Advisory for Nationals Visiting Thailand-Cambodia Border Areas

The Indian Embassy in Bangkok has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to exercise caution while visiting areas near the Thailand-Cambodia border amid reports of heavy fighting between the two countries.

The advisory clarified that tourism across Thailand remains largely unaffected. However, heightened security measures have been put in place in seven border provinces, with curfews imposed in select districts. Travellers have been advised to avoid restricted zones and closely follow updates issued by local authorities and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Security Tightened in Seven Provinces

According to the TAT, security has been reinforced in Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces.

Martial law is currently in force in several districts of Chanthaburi, Trat and Sa Kaeo. In addition, a curfew from 7 pm to 5 am has been imposed in four border districts of Sa Kaeo since December 10, 2025.

Transport Services Largely Unaffected

Nationwide transport services, including air, rail, bus and marine travel, are operating normally. Major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Pattaya remain unaffected.

However, some adjustments have been made in border areas:

• Rail: The State Railway of Thailand has suspended services to the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint.

• Bus: Kantharalak Bus Terminal in Si Sa Ket has been temporarily closed, with alternative boarding points arranged.

Restricted Zones and Closures

Travellers have been advised to avoid all restricted zones and border checkpoints. The affected areas include:

• Ubon Ratchathani: Chong An Ma Checkpoint, Yod Dom Wildlife Sanctuary

• Surin: Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod, Chong Chom border zones

• Si Sa Ket: Khao Phra Wihan National Park, Chong Sa Ngam

• Buri Ram: Ta Phraya National Park, Ban Kruat border areas

• Sa Kaeo: Ban Khlong Luek Checkpoint, parts of Rong Kluea Market

• Chanthaburi: Ban Laem, Ban Phat Kad checkpoints

• Trat: Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan checkpoints

Emergency Helplines

Indian travellers can seek real-time updates and assistance through the following helplines:

• TAT Call Centre: 1672

• Tourist Police Hotline: 1155

• State Railway of Thailand (SRT): 1690

• Transport Company Helpline: 02-936-3660

The embassy has urged travellers to strictly follow local advisories and avoid affected border areas until further notice.