Travel Advisory – Border Safety Measures in Place Across Eastern and Northeastern Thailand

Visitor Information
(as of 16 August 2025, 17.00 Hrs. GMT+7)

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) points this Travel Advisory – Border Safety Measures in Place Across Eastern and Northeastern Thailand, confirming that heightened safety measures stay in impact throughout seven provinces alongside the Thailand–Cambodia border—Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat—as a consequence of ongoing cross-border tensions. Martial legislation continues to be enforced in designated districts of Chanthaburi and Trat. A ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces is presently in impact, although authorities advise continued warning for all events.

Travellers are strongly suggested to keep away from all border checkpoints, vacationer points of interest, nationwide parks, lookout factors, and surrounding communities within the affected provinces. Entry and exit by designated checkpoints stay prohibited. Roads close to the border must be averted. All guests and residents should comply absolutely with native authorities and navy personnel.

From 16 to 31 August 2025, drone flights are permitted solely below strict circumstances—together with advance notification, restricted zones, restricted hours (06:00–18:00 Hrs), and a most altitude of 90 metres. A nationwide ban stays in impact in all areas below martial legislation or energetic navy operations. Operators should adjust to CAAT tips and seek the advice of the UAS Portal for approvals.

This advisory will probably be up to date because the state of affairs evolves. Please verify again recurrently for the newest data.

General Travel Situation in Thailand

Travel all through the remainder of Thailand stays unaffected. Domestic and worldwide transport companies—together with air, rail, bus, and ferry—are working as regular. Major locations similar to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and Ayutthaya proceed to welcome guests. Travellers are suggested to remain knowledgeable and verify official updates recurrently.

Areas Closed to Visitors

The following zones and points of interest throughout the affected provinces are presently closed to guests as a consequence of ongoing safety measures:

Ubon Ratchathani
• Phu Chong Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai)
• Kaeng Lamduan (Nam Yuen)
• Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuen)
• Yod Dom Wildlife Sanctuary

Surin
• Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod
• Prasat Ta Kwai
• Prasat Ban Pluang
• Prasat Phum Pon
• Chong Chom
• Phanom Swai Forest Park
• Phanom Dong Rak border zones
• Huai Taptan–Huai Samran Wildlife Sanctuary

Si Sa Ket
• Khao Phra Wihan National Park (Pha Mo I Daeng)
• Chong Sa Ngam
• Border areas close to Kantharalak and Phu Sing
• Huai Sala Wildlife Sanctuary
• Phanom Dong Rak Wildlife Sanctuary

Buri Ram
• Chong Sai Taku
• Ta Phraya National Park
• Border zones close to Ban Kruat and Lahan Sai
• Phanom Rung Historical Park
• Prasat Mueang Tam (Mueang Tam Stone Santuary)

Sa Kaeo
• Ban Khlong Luek Checkpoint and Rong Kluea Market
• Prasat Sdok Kok Thom
• Border zones close to Aranyaprathet and Khlong Hat

Chanthaburi
• Ban Laem and Ban Phat Kad checkpoints
• Border zones close to Pong Nam Ron and Soi Dao

Trat
• Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan, and Ban Ma Muang checkpoints

Martial legislation stays in impact within the following districts of Chanthaburi: Mueang Chanthaburi, Tha Mai, Makham, Laem Sing, Kaeng Hang Maew, Na Yai Am, and Khao Khitchakut; and in Trat’s Khao Saming district. Travellers are urged to observe all directions from native authorities and safety personnel in these areas.

For the newest journey steerage, please contact the TAT Call Centre at 1672, your native TAT workplace, or the Tourist Police at 1155.