Bangkok: Amid intensifying violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday, July 25, issued a formal travel advisory, urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant and avoid specific areas. The advisory comes in the wake of deadly border clashes that have left 14 Thai nationals dead and 46 injured, as per a report by Gulf News.
“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 the TAT Newsroom,” the Embassy posted on X.
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Closures in Seven Provinces Amid Military Clashes
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), several tourist attractions across seven provinces, including Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat, have been declared unsafe. Sites such as Phu Chong‑Na Yoi National Park, Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple, and border checkpoints like Chong Chom and Ban Hat Lek are among the restricted areas.
The advisory, updated on July 24, urged tourists to stay away from zones near active border engagements, and to follow provincial TAT offices for real-time updates. Many of the sites now off-limits are historical ruins and natural parks, often frequented by international visitors.
Global Plea for Restraint Amid Escalation
Thai authorities allege the current round of hostilities began after a landmine blast wounded five Thai soldiers on Wednesday, allegedly caused by newly laid Russian-made mines. In retaliation, Thai fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Cambodian positions, including truck-mounted rocket launchers.
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said 13 civilians and one soldier were killed in what he described as “Cambodian attacks on civilians and a hospital,” calling the actions “war crimes”.
