U.S Department of State
U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Department of State

Notice of Funding Opportunity

A.  Basic Information

1.   Overview

Funding Instrument Type:  Grant to Individual or Grant to Organization

Project Performance Period:  Proposed projects should be completed by June 2027 or less.

This notice is subject to the availability of funding.  The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer.

B.   Eligibility

1.   Eligible Applicants

The following individuals are eligible to apply:

• Alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program from Thailand.
• Associations of the alumni who participated in a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program from Thailand.
• Project teams must include at least two alumni from Thailand.
• S. citizen alumni may participate as team members in a project, but not as team leaders (the team must have at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange program alumni).
• Non-profits, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions are not eligible to apply in the name of the organization but can serve as partners for the alumni team to implement project activities.

2.   Cost Sharing or Matching

Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.  We encourage all proposals to include some form of cost-sharing. Cost sharing examples may include (but are not limited to) in-kind support (services, labor/volunteers, supplies/equipment), a business contributing food, an organization offering a venue at a discount or free of charge, an NGO sponsoring an activity, and/or an expert donating time to facilitate a seminar.  The cost share will not be considered as a criterion in the proposal’s review.

3.   Other Eligibility Requirements

Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.

Alumni Associations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.

Applicants are only allowed to submit only one proposal. If more than one proposal is submitted from an individual or an association, all proposals will be considered ineligible for funding.

If your organization is based outside of Thailand, the Embassy recommends affiliation with local partners to support program implementation.

C.  Program Description

Goals and Objectives

AEIF provides funding for U.S.-sponsored and -facilitated exchange program alumni to design and implement innovative solutions to challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has supported nearly 500 alumni-led projects worldwide through a competitive, merit-based selection process, focusing on initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes and long-term impact.

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) welcomes public service project proposals aligned with the following themes and must celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250).

1. Safety and Security: Projects that strengthen protection against all forms of crime including digital threats by sharing American best practices for safeguarding digital assets and promoting responsible online behavior to support a safer global digital ecosystem. This includes initiatives addressing counter-trafficking (people and narcotics), transnational crime, scam operations, border security, cyber-enabled crime, and disruption of illicit networks that threaten global stability.
2. Business and Entrepreneurship: Projects that support economic growth by equipping entrepreneurs with American best practices and industry tools to build viable businesses, create jobs, and contribute to regional and global prosperity through innovation, market expansion, and effective business practices, while also strengthening intellectual property protections, advancing regulatory reform, and promoting fair and reciprocal trade between Thailand and the United States.
3. Technology and Innovation: Projects that promote the understanding and responsible use of U.S. AI and emerging technologies, strengthen digital literacy, and support open digital spaces that uphold freedom of speech. Initiatives may include capacity building on data use, cybersecurity awareness, and responsible tech governance, as well as collaborations that apply American technology-driven solutions to regional challenges and advance innovation.
4. Alumni Engagement and People-to-People Ties: Projects that strengthen the U.S.-supported exchange alumni network by fostering collaboration, reconnecting alumni, and creating opportunities to jointly address shared challenges and priorities that benefit both the United States and Thailand.

The U.S. Embassy Bangkok prioritizes selecting the best-qualified proposal from applicants that show clear alignment with and capability to advance U.S. government priorities and interests, highlighting U.S. innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.  Applicants must demonstrate their intent to effectively and efficiently administer U.S. government funds in a way that strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United States and Thailand.

Target Audience:  AEIF is designed for beginning to mid-level law enforcement professionals, representatives from tech companies, government agencies, the private sector, alumni, and university students.

Possible Activities and Programming Components:  Possible activities may include, but are not limited to, workshops and training sessions, case studies, curriculum, mentorship and consultations, technology demonstrations and pilots, competitions and hackathons, and networking and partnership building.

To achieve the goal of this NOFO, proposed program activities should demonstrate strong ties to U.S. expertise, technology, and companies.  This can include partnerships with U.S. organizations, the involvement of American experts in the project, or collaboration with U.S. businesses or institutions.  Proposals should clearly outline how U.S. ties will contribute to the achievement of the program’s objectives and the overall impact on U.S. interests.

D.  Application Contents and Format

Please follow all instructions below carefully.  Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.

Content of Application

Please ensure:

• The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
• All documents are in English
• All budgets are in U.S. dollars
• All pages are numbered
• All documents are formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper, and
• All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.

The following documents are required:

Mandatory application forms

• • Proposal
    1. Individual Project from $5,000 – $35,000 – click here
    2. National Alumni Conference or Summit – up to $40,000 – click here
    3. Regional Alumni Conference or Summit – up to $100,000 – click here
  • Budget Form – click here
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
  • SF-424-I (Application for Federal Domestic Assistance- Individual) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf

• • SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424A-V1.0.pdf
  • SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs – organizations) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424B-V1.1.pdf (note: the SF-424B is only required for individuals, organizations exempt from registration, and for organizations not required to fully register in SAM.gov)

1.     Proposal (10 pages maximum)

The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do.

Proposal Summary:  Short narrative that outlines the proposed project, including project objectives and anticipated impact.

• Introduction to the Organization applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the State Department and/or U.S. government agencies.
• Problem Statement: Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed
• Project Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve.  The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable.
• Project Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.
• Project Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal.  Include a logic model as appropriate.
• Proposed Project Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities.  Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events.
• Key Personnel:  Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program?
• Project Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees.
• Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. Throughout the timeframe of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, what data will be collected to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of cybersecurity for entrepreneurs in Thailand, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? Additionally, how will evaluation results be presented to the Public Diplomacy Section along with recommendations for future programming based on the data collected?
• Future Funding or Sustainability: Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.

2.     Budget Justification Narrative

After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail.  See section I. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.

3.      Attachments

• 1-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program
• Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner
• If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, include your latest NICRA as a PDF file.
• Official permission letters, if required for program activities.

E.   Submission Requirements and Deadlines

1.     Address to Request Application Package

Application forms required above are available at http://www.grants.gov/forms.

1. 1. AEIF 2026 Proposal Form – click here
   2. National Alumni Conference or Summit – up to $40,000 – click here
   3. Regional Alumni Conference or Summit – up to $100,000 – click here
   4. Budget Form – click here

2.     Department of State Contacts

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact Adisorn Laopiroon, Alumni Coordinator, at Adisorn@state.gov.

3.     Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

Required Registrations

All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov.  A UEI is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards.  An applicant must maintain an active registration while it has a proposal under review by the Department and must continue to keep the registration active for the entire duration of the period of performance of any Federal award that results from this NOFO.

The 2 CFR 200 requires subrecipients to obtain a UEI.  Please note the UEI for subrecipients is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a subrecipient.

 Note:  The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks.  Please begin your registration as early as possible.

• Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a UEI prior to registering in SAM.gov.
• Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI prior to registering in SAM.gov.
• Organizations based outside of the United States that do not intend to apply for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awards are no longer required to have a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code to apply for non-DoD foreign assistance funding opportunities. If an applicant organization is mid-registration and wishes to remove an NCAGE code from their SAM.gov registration, the applicant should submit a help desk ticket (“incident”) with the Federal Service Desk (FSD) online at fsd.gov using the following language: “I do not intend to seek financial assistance from the Department of Defense. I do not wish to obtain an NCAGE code. I understand that I will need to submit my registration after this incident is resolved in order to have my registration activated.”

Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the DoD should follow the below instructions: 

Step 1:  Proceed to SAM.gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.gov registration process.  SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually.

Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the DoD in addition to Department of State should follow the below instructions:

Step 1:  Apply for an NCAGE code by following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below:

NCAGE Homepage:

https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/sc/CageList.aspx

NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT):

NCAGE Code Request Tool (nato.int)

Exemptions

An exemption from the UEI and sam.gov registration requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis.  See 2 CFR 25.110 for a full list of exemptions.

Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM.gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification of their request. Approval for a SAM.gov exemption must come from the warranted Grants Officer before the application can be deemed eligible for review.

4.     Submission Dates and Times

Applications are due no later than February 15, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Bangkok Time (GMT+7).

5.     Funding Restrictions

1. Funding Restrictions for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)

None of the funds awarded resulting from this Notice of Funding Opportunity may be made available for subawards, direct financial support, or otherwise used to provide any payment or transfer to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

1. Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws

If the place of performance or delivery of any award made under this NOFO will be within the United States, applicants are advised that they will be required to certify the following at the time of award:

• Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and;
• It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws. A program promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means a program whose purpose is to promote preferences based on race, color religion, sex, or national origins, such as in training or hiring.
• Certification of Trafficking in Persons Compliance and Compliance Plan

Certification of Trafficking in Persons Compliance and Compliance Plan

Applicants are advised that they will be required to certify the following at the time of award for awards where the estimated value of services to be performed outside the United States exceeds $500,000:

1) To the best of the Recipient’s knowledge, neither the Recipient, nor any subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor of the Recipient or any agent of the recipient or of such a subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor, is engaged in any of the activities described in 2 CFR 175.105(a); The recipient has implemented a Trafficking in Persons compliance plan to prevent activities described in 2 CFR 175(a) and is compliant with this plan; and the compliance plan must follow the minimum requirements described in 2 CFR 175(b)(5).

2) That the Recipient has and will implement procedures to prevent activities described in 2 CFR 175.105(a) and to monitor, detect, and terminate any subrecipient, contractor, subcontractor, or employee of the recipient engaging in these activities. Recipients do not need to submit a copy of the plan. However, they must provide it to the Grants Officer upon request, and as appropriate, must post the useful and relevant contents of the plan or related materials on their website and at the workplace. Recipients must re-certify on an annual basis for the entire award period of performance.

1. Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities

(a) Definitions.

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list developed and maintained by the Federal Acquisition Security Council

(FASC) and published in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov

FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act -covered

foreign entity.

Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

Unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system.

(b) Prohibition.Recipients of funding under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (including subawards and subcontracts issued by the recipient) will be prohibited

from:

(1) delivering any FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system, which includes unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones) and associated elements;

(2)Operating a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system in the performance of the award; and

(3) Using Federal funds for the purchase or operation of a FASC prohibited unmanned aircraft system .

1. c) Exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. The prohibitions described above will not apply if the agency determines that an exemption, exception, or waiver applies and the award indicates that such a determination has been made. [See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 ( 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.) for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers.].

1. AEIF 2026 funds may not cover or support the following activities or costs, and the selection committee will deem applications including any of these activities or costs ineligible:

• Staff salaries, office space, and overhead/operational expenses
• Large items of durable equipment or construction programs
• Alcohol, excessive meals, refreshments, or entertainment
• Charitable or development activities (development assistance projects, such as humanitarian aid)
• Individual scholarships
• Academic or scientific research
• Social travel/visits
• Gifts or prizes
• Duplication of existing programs
• Provision of direct social services to a population
• Institutional development of an organization
• Support or opposition of partisan political activity or lobbying for specific legislation
• Venture capital, for-profit endeavors, or charging a fee for participation in the project
• Support for specific religious activities
• Fund-raising campaigns
• Any airfare to/from the United States and its territories
• Activities that take place in the United States and its territories

6.     Other Submission Requirements

All application materials must be submitted by email to BangkokPD@state.gov by February 15, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Bangkok Time (GMT+7).

F.   Application Review Information

1.     Review Criteria

Each application will be evaluated and rated based on the evaluation criteria outlined below.

Relevance to U.S. Government Priorities and American Nexus – 30 points:  The proposal clearly outlines how the project aligns with the stated goals and objectives.  The proposal has a substantive connection to America’s achievements, innovations, leadership, and/or best practices.

Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea – 20 points:  The program idea is well developed, with detail about how program activities will be carried out.  The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline.

Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives – 20 points:  Goals and objectives are clearly stated, and program approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results.

Monitoring and Evaluation plan – 15 points:  Applicant demonstrates it is able to measure program success against key indicators and provides milestones to indicate progress toward goals outlined in the proposal.  The program includes output and outcome indicators and shows how and when those will be measured.

Budget and Sustainability – 15 points:  The budget justification is detailed.  Costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results.  The budget is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities.  Program activities will continue to have positive impact after the end of the program.

2.     Review and Selection Process

The U.S. Mission to Thailand Public Diplomacy Section will use the criteria above to evaluate all applications and determine which to recommend for further consideration. A selection committee made up of regional and exchange program experts at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., will review the proposals for final selection.

If two or more applications receive equivalent scores based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this NOFO, preference will be given to the applicant with the lower indirect cost rate, as consistent with Executive Order 14332, Section 4(b)(iii). This preference will only be applied as a tie-breaking mechanism and does not supersede the primary evaluation criteria.

3.     Risk Review

Risk factors

Under the merit review as required by 2 CFR 200.206, prior to making a Federal Award the Department will review and consider the following risk factors:

1. Financial stability
2. Management systems and standards
3. History of performance
4. Audit reports and findings
5. Ability to effectively implement requirements

G.  Award Notices

The award or cooperative agreement will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer.  The award agreement is the authorizing document, and it will be provided to the recipient for review and counter-signature.  The recipient may only start incurring project expenses beginning on the start date shown on the award document signed by the Grants Officer.

If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding.  Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals.  Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

 Unsuccessful applicants:  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified via mail (BangkokPD@state.gov) by August 31, 2026.

Payment Method:

Recipients will be required to request payments by completing form SF-270—Request for Advance or Reimbursement and submitting the form to the Grants Officer. Recipients may not draw down funds without the affirmative authorization of the Department of State. In addition, recipients must submit, with each SF-270 payment request, a detailed explanation justifying the request.

H.  Post-Award Requirements and Administration

1.     Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply.

These include:

In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s guidance located at 2 CFR part 200, all applicable Federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance, the Department of State will review and consider applications for funding, as applicable to specific programs, pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity in accordance with the following:  NOTE:

• Guidance for Grants and Agreements in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), as updated in the Federal Register’s 89 FR 30046 on April 22, 2024, particularly on:
  • Selecting recipients most likely to be successful in delivering results based on the program objectives through an impartial process of evaluating Federal award applications (2 CFR part 200.205),
  • Promoting the freedom of speech and religious liberty in alignment with Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty (E.O. 13798) and Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities (E.O. 13864) (§§ 200.300, 200.303, 200.339, and 200.341),
  • Providing a preference, to the extent permitted by law, to maximize use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States (2 CFR part 200.322), and
  • Terminating agreements pursuant to the U.S. Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions, including, to the greatest extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities (2 CFR part 200.340).
• 2 CFR 25 – UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
• 2 CFR 170 – REPORTING SUBAWARD AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION
• 2 CFR 175 – AWARD TERM FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
• 2 CFR 182 – GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)
• 2 CFR 183 – NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY
• 2 CFR 600 – DEPARTMENT OF STATE REQUIREMENTS
• S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.     Reporting

Reporting Requirements: Recipients will be required to submit financial reports and program reports.  The award document will specify what reports are required and how often these reports must be submitted.

Foreign Assistance Data Review: As required by Congress, the Department of State must make progress in its efforts to improve tracking and reporting of foreign assistance data through the Foreign Assistance Data Review (FADR). The FADR requires tracking of foreign assistance activity data from budgeting, planning, and allocation through obligation and disbursement.  Successful applicants will be required to report and draw down federal funding based on the appropriate FADR Data Elements, indicated within their award documentation.  In cases of more than one FADR Data Element, typically program or sector and/or regions or country, the successful applicant will be required to maintain separate accounting records.

I. Other Information

Guidelines for Budget Justification

Personnel and Fringe Benefits: Describe the wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the applicant on the program, and the percentage of their time that will be spent on the program.

Travel: Estimate the costs of travel and per diem for this program, for program staff, consultants or speakers, and participants/beneficiaries. If the program involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel.

Equipment: Describe any machinery, furniture, or other personal property that is required for the program, which has a useful life of more than one year (or a life longer than the duration of the program), and costs at least $10,000 per unit.

Supplies: List and describe all the items and materials, including any computer devices, that are needed for the program. If an item costs more than $10,000 per unit, then put it in the budget under Equipment.

Contractual: Describe goods and services that the applicant plans to acquire through a contract with a vendor.  Also describe any sub-awards to non-profit partners that will help carry out the program activities.

Other Direct Costs: Describe other costs directly associated with the program, which do not fit in the other categories. For example, shipping costs for materials and equipment or applicable taxes. All “Other” or “Miscellaneous” expenses must be itemized and explained.

Indirect Costs:  These are costs that cannot be linked directly to the program activities, such as overhead costs needed to help keep the organization operating.  If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA. Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.1.

“Cost Sharing” refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than the U.S. Embassy.  It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues.

Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.

Guidelines for Allowed Spending:

• Intra-regional or in-country transportation
• Rental of venues for project activities
• PPE and sanitizing equipment
• Meals/refreshments integral to the project (e.g., working lunch for a meeting)
• Reasonable costs to support virtual programming (e.g., subscription to Zoom/Webex, camera/microphones for virtual meetings, mailing services)
• Trainer or speaker honoraria expenses (e.g., maximum $250/day fee, travel, lodging, per diem)
• Reasonable equipment and materials
• Communications and publicity materials, such as manuals or project advertisements

Location: Thailand-Cambodia Border and Adjacent Provinces

Date: January 2, 2026

Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the Thailand-Cambodia border. Thailand and Cambodia issued a joint statement on December 27, 2025, announcing a ceasefire and efforts to de-escalate the situation. The security situation along the border is still unpredictable and U.S. citizens should therefore continue to avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the Thailand-Cambodia border. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces. U.S. citizens residing or traveling near affected areas should follow instructions from Thai security services and monitor local authorities for updated information.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid all travel within 50 km of the Thailand-Cambodia border.
• Follow directions from Thai security services and local authorities.
• Absent other guidance, exercise caution or shelter in place if unexpectedly in the vicinity of conflict.
• Prepare or update your personal emergency plan. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
• Enroll and update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Receive alerts from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs via WhatsApp .
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook  and X. Visit travel.state.gov and the U.S. Embassy in Thailand website.

Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy Bangkok
• +66 02-205-4000
• ACSBKK@state.gov
• https://th.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

• Country Information 
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

Press Statement

Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson

The United States welcomes the resolute efforts of the Cambodian and Thai governments to uphold the December 27 ceasefire agreement.  This demonstrates both countries’ commitments to lasting peace by implementing the provisions of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.  We welcome Thailand’s release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers as a positive step towards rebuilding neighborly relations and trust.  The United States stands ready to support the Cambodian and Thai governments as they resume the critical implementation measures agreed to in the October 26 Joint Declaration.

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

The United States welcomes the announcement from Cambodia and Thailand on reaching a ceasefire that halts hostilities along their border following the General Border Committee meeting. We urge Cambodia and Thailand to immediately honor this commitment and fully implement the terms of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords

Location: Thailand-Cambodia Border and Adjacent Provinces

Date: December 23, 2025

Event: The U.S. Embassy is monitoring continued conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border.  Both sides continue to report cross-border fire, and conditions remain volatile. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the Thailand-Cambodia border due to active hostilities and the unpredictable security situation.  The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces. U.S. citizens residing or traveling near affected areas should follow instructions from Thai security services and monitor local authorities for updated information.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid all travel within 50 km of the Thailand-Cambodia border.
• Follow directions from Thai security services and local authorities.
• Absent other guidance, exercise caution or shelter in place if unexpectedly in the vicinity of conflict.
• Prepare or update your personal emergency plan. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
• Enroll and update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Receive alerts from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs via WhatsApp .
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook  and X. Visit travel.state.gov and the U.S. Embassy in Thailand website.

Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy Bangkok
• +66 02-205-4000
• ACSBKK@state.gov
• https://th.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

• Country Information 
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

Press Statement

Thomas “Tommy” Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson

The United States continues to call on Cambodia and Thailand to end hostilities, withdraw heavy weapons, cease emplacement of landmines, and fully implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, which include mechanisms to accelerate humanitarian demining and address border issues.  We welcome ASEAN leaders coming together this week to support Cambodia and Thailand fully honoring their commitments to end this conflict.