TAT said domestic and international transport services remain operational nationwide. Major destinations, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and Ayutthaya, continue to receive visitors as usual.
Security measures in Seven Border Provinces
The advisory states that security has been heightened in Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat. Martial law remains in effect in several districts of Chanthaburi, Trat and Sa Kaeo. A curfew is in place in Ta Phraya, Khok Sung, Aranyaprathet and Khlong Hat districts of Sa Kaeo from 19.00 to 05.00, effective from 10 December until further notice.
Travellers are advised to avoid all restricted zones and checkpoints along the Thailand–Cambodia border, where entry and exit remain suspended. Closures apply only to specific border areas, while other parts of these provinces continue to function as usual.
Transport services adjusted near affected areas
The State Railway of Thailand has limited Ordinary Trains No. 275/276 and No. 279/280 to operate between Bangkok and Aranyaprathet. Services to the Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint are suspended. Passengers can contact the SRT Hotline on 1690.
The Transport Company Limited has temporarily shut the Kantharalak Bus Terminal in Si Sa Ket. Services on Route 98 (Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani) and Route 4 (Bangkok–Kantharalak–Buntharik) have been adjusted. All passengers travelling to or from Bangkok must use the Karnchang Intersection as the temporary boarding and drop-off point. For enquiries, the advisory lists 02-936-3660.
Travellers are advised to avoid Route 348 from Kaeo Phet Phloi to Chong Tako when travelling to Non Din Daeng District in Buri Ram and follow local guidance on alternative routes.
What sparked the Thailand–Cambodia tensions
Hostilities in the contested border area have escalated through 2025. The shared border, mapped by France in 1907 during its occupation of Cambodia, has been disputed for more than a century.
Tensions rose sharply in May after clashes that killed a Cambodian soldier. Both governments responded with restrictions, including Thailand tightening its border measures and Cambodia banning Thai films and the import of Thai fruit, vegetables, gas and fuel.
In July, the worst fighting in a decade broke out after a Thai soldier stepped on a landmine in a disputed area. Five days of clashes left at least 48 people dead and displaced more than 300,000 people. The confrontation deepened due to a fallout between two former political leaders of both countries. A ceasefire was later signed in Malaysia in October under a deal brokered by US president Donald Trump.
The situation deteriorated again in November when Thailand suspended the ceasefire after another landmine blast injured a Thai soldier. A clash two days later killed one Cambodian civilian and wounded three others.
Recent strikes by Thailand have reignited fighting along the border, with seven civilians killed and 20 injured in Cambodia, while Thailand has confirmed three soldiers dead. Each side accuses the other of violating the ceasefire.
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