Thailand announces new border restrictions as tensions with Cambodia soar

Thailand bans tourists from going to Cambodia

Thailand has banned travel into Cambodia as the two countries remain locked in a bitter border dispute.

Thailand targets Cambodian scam centers amid border dispute

As part of the crackdown, Thailand will ban foreign tourists from crossing over to Cambodia and curb air travel to Siem Reap for gambling purposes, Paetongtarn said.

Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Surge as Border Restrictions Tighten

Thailand's military has largely closed its borders with Cambodia, citing security concerns amid escalating tensions over a border dispute marked by armed clashes. Exceptions apply for urgent humanitarian cases. The restrictions align with ongoing political, diplomatic, and military conflicts and aim to dismantle illegal activities in Cambodia.

Thailand blocks tourists from entering Cambodia as border tensions soar

Thailand began imposing land border restrictions including blocking tourists from Cambodia as the two countries engage in a border dispute.

Military seals border with Cambodia

The Thai army and navy have sealed the border with Cambodia in retaliation for Cambodia's threat to the Thai territory and the negative impacts of scam centres in the nearby country.

Tourists blocked from crossing from Thailand to Cambodia

Only students, medical patients and people purchasing essential goods will be allowed to enter or leave Thailand under the new rules.