MFAT Tells Kiwis to Avoid Popular Asian Holiday Spots as Conflict Erupts
THAILAND, JUL 25 – South Korea issued a 90-day special travel advisory for Thailand-Cambodia border provinces amid escalating clashes that have killed at least 14 Thais, officials said.
- In the early hours of Thursday, July 24, 2025, clashes erupted along the Thailand-Cambodia border, resulting in at least 15 casualties including civilians and a soldier.
- Longstanding territorial disputes trace back to the French colonial era, with Ta Moan and Ta Krabey temple conflicts fueling current tensions.
- At noon, Thailand’s foreign ministry issued a special travel advisory for Surin, Buri Ram, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, lasting 90 days.
- Displacement has forced tens of thousands of residents from their homes, while at least 14 Thais have been killed and dozens wounded.
- International bodies have tightened travel warnings and border restrictions, with South Korea raising alerts for border regions in Thailand and Cambodia, while FCDO suspended land crossings.
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Chinese travel agents call for clarity
Chinese travel agents have already quizzed Thai tour operators about the clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border over concerns the situation may impact their clients’ travel plans, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta), while Thai AirAsia has observed a surge in Thai passengers on its flights serving Cambodian cities.
On Friday 25 July, clashes between Thailand and Cambodia resulted in the death of at least ten people. ...
India issues advisory amid Thailand-Cambodia clashes: Avoid travelling to THESE tourist spots in 7 provinces
Travelling to Thailand? Think twice as India issued a travel advisory following clashes with Cambodia. Amid escalating tensions and military clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, Indian Embassy urged tourists to avoid seven specific tourist destinations.
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