Event: As of November 14, the Embassy is monitoring reports of a November 12 shooting incident and a November 10 landmine explosion along the Cambodia-Thailand border. The Embassy continues to remind U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution in Cambodia and avoid all travel to within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia-Thailand border due to ongoing tensions between Cambodian and Thai military forces. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these provinces due to the ongoing border dispute.
U.S. citizens living or traveling near the Cambodia – Thailand border should follow direction from security services and consult local government authorities for the latest information.
Actions to Take:
- Follow direction from security services and consult local government authorities for the latest information.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
- Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- 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