Thailand’s government has issued an update for tourists saying it is monitoring security concerns along the Thai–Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Buriram provinces.
Despite localised tensions, travel in the wider areas of Thailand remains safe and stable with all major tourist destinations operational.
Affected areas in seven of Thailand’s 77 provinces Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Buriram recommend avoiding due to ongoing security risks:
Phuket, Krabi etc unaffected
The marquee tourist destinations across Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani, all remain operational, with no disruptions to travel, transportation, or public services.
The vgovernment says that airports, highways, interprovincial trains and buses, ferry services, and domestic flights are functioning normally. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and cultural sites throughout the country continue to welcome guests without any changes to hours or services
Seven provinces:
Due to ongoing security concerns along the Thai–Cambodian border, visitors are advised to avoid the following attractions and areas across seven provinces:
- Ubon Ratchathani Province:
- Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai area)
- Kaeng Lamduan (Nam Yuen area)
- Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuen area)
- Surin Province:
- Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod
- Prasat Ta Kwai
- Prasat Ban Pluang
- Prasat Phum Pon
- Chong Chom checkpoint
- Phanom Swai Forest Park
- Phanom Dong Rak border zones
- Sisaket Province:
- Chong Sa-ngam checkpoint
- Border areas near Kantharalak and Phu Sing districts
- Buriram Province:
- Chong Sai Taku checkpoint
- Ta Phraya National Park
- Border zones near Ban Kruat and Lahan Sai districts
- Sa Kaeo Province:
- Ban Khlong Luek Checkpoint and Rong Kluea Market
- Prasat Sdok Kok Thom
- Border zones near Aranyaprathet and Khlong Hat districts
- Chanthaburi Province:
- Ban Laem and Ban Phat Kad checkpoints
- Border zones near Pong Nam Ron and Soi Dao districts
- Trat Province:
- Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan, and Ban Ma Muang checkpoints
Six national parks
Six national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in border areas have been ordered temporarily closed for public safety.
- Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park, Ubon Ratchathani Province
- Khao Phra Wihan National Park, Sisaket Province
- Yot Dom Wildlife Sanctuary, Ubon Ratchathani Province
- Phanom Dong Rak Wildlife Sanctuary, Sisisaket Province
- Huai Sala Wildlife Sanctuary, Sisaket Province
- Huai Thap Than-Huai Samran Wildlife Sanctuary, Surin Province
Special Order No. 613/2568 was issued on 23 July 2025 to temporarily close specific border checkpoints, including Chong Bok and Chong Ta Muen Thom and halt to trade and civilian crossings in these zones until the situation stabilises.
Royal Thai Government shared, “The overall security situation in Thailand remains safe, stable, and welcoming. The Royal Thai Government would like to reassure all travellers that the overall security situation in Thailand remains safe, stable, and welcoming. The recent developments are confined to a limited area near the Thai–Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket Surin and Buriram provinces and do not affect the rest of the country. Tourist destinations across Thailand remain operational, with no disruptions to travel, transportation, or public services. Major tourist cities and regions, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani, remain fully open as usual and accessible. Airports, highways, interprovincial trains and buses, ferry services, and domestic flights are functioning normally. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and cultural sites throughout the country continue to welcome guests without any changes to hours or services. Visitors can enjoy the wide range of experiences Thailand offers—from temples and heritage sites to beach resorts, vibrant street food scenes, and scenic mountain retreats—with complete peace of mind. Local authorities and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are collaborating closely with partners nationwide to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all travellers.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shared, “The temporary closure of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries is for the safety of the public and officials. Visitors are advised to avoid attractions and areas across seven provinces due to ongoing security concerns.”
