Is it safe to take a holiday in Thailand?
In light of the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, Italian travelers are advised to avoid the border provinces of Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani, as land border crossings with Cambodia are temporarily closed due to shootouts along the border.
The Thai Tourism Authority considers the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border as contained, but travelers are encouraged to stay updated via the Italian Embassy in Bangkok and local Thai authorities. The Italian Embassy in Bangkok can be reached at +66 818256103 for cases of grave emergency.
The rest of the country, including popular tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Krabi, continues to operate as usual without interruptions. However, travelers are advised to monitor the situation and follow updates from the Thai government and international travel advisory bodies.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand advises travelers to keep an eye on the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border and check their flights due to the ongoing unrest between the two countries. Airlines may use larger aircraft to meet the increased demand for return flights to Thailand.
The atmosphere in the tourism industry is calm and attentive, with the Thai Tourism Authority not expressing any worry for tourism in relation to the border situation. Useful contacts for local authorities in Thailand during the emergency situation along the Thai-Cambodian border include general emergency (191), tourist police hotline (1155), and department of disaster prevention and mitigation (DDPM) hotline (1784).
Travelers should be prepared for swift changes due to the active conflict and martial law in border areas. The clashes have led to at least several dozen deaths and injuries, underscoring the serious security risk. The areas of shootouts at the border are not part of usual Italian and European tourist itineraries and are off the main routes of interest for tourists.
It is important to note that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Italian nationals to exercise caution, avoid visits to the affected areas, and follow instructions from local authorities and media. Updates in English from the Thai government are available on a dedicated Facebook page.
The Thai Tourism Authority is continuing to monitor the situation and the developments of the fighting. Travelers are encouraged to verify contact details and travel advisories before and during travel to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
- In the midst of the escalating war-and-conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, travelers should be prepared for swift changes due to the active conflict and martial law in border areas, as these areas are not part of usual Italian and European tourist itineraries and are off the main routes of interest for tourists.
- Travelers are advised to exercise caution, avoid visits to the affected areas, and follow instructions from local authorities and media, as the clashes have led to at least several dozen deaths and injuries, underscoring the serious security risk.
- The Thai Tourism Authority is continuing to monitor the general-news and the developments of the fighting, encouraging travelers to verify contact details and travel advisories before and during travel to ensure a safe and enjoyable lifestyle, with useful contacts such as the general emergency line (191), tourist police hotline (1155), and the department of disaster prevention and mitigation (DDPM) hotline (1784) available during the emergency situation along the Thai-Cambodian border.
