Thailand Travel Advisory for Indian Tourists 2025: Good news if you're planning a trip to Thailand. The country says tourism is running smoothly across most areas, despite tighter security measures near the Cambodia border.
Some districts in Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, and Trat provinces have martial law and curfews in effect. However, popular tourist destinations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket remain completely unaffected and are welcoming visitors as usual.
Thailand travel advisory clarifies that vacation plans remain safe despite enhanced security protocols along the Cambodian border.
Thailand's Tourism Authority wants travelers to know that visiting the country is still perfectly fine, even though they've tightened up security in seven provinces near Cambodia: Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
Here's what's actually happening: Certain areas in Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, and Trat have martial law in specific districts. Additionally, nighttime curfews are active in parts of Sa Kaeo (starting December 10) and Trat (starting December 14), where people can't move around between 7 PM and 5 AM.
But all the places tourists actually visit are completely unaffected. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya are operating normally and welcoming visitors just like always. The Thailand border security measures near Cambodia for tourists are localized to remote border districts, not tourist hotspots.
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Is it safe to travel to Bangkok and Phuket now? Absolutely. Thailand's Tourism Authority confirms that flights, trains, buses, and boats are running normally throughout the country. Top destinations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and Ayutthaya are all operating without disruptions.
- The only changes affect specific border zones near Cambodia.
- Thailand's State Railway stopped train service to the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint; trains now only go as far as Aranyaprathet from Bangkok.
- Some bus routes have also been tweaked, and the Kantharalak Bus Terminal in Si Sa Ket is temporarily closed.
- Indian embassy guidelines for visiting Thailand border areas recommend staying away from restricted border zones and closed checkpoints in the affected provinces.
- If you're planning to visit areas near the Cambodia border, check Thailand Travel Tips, official announcements, and follow local authority instructions.
The Tourism Authority has support available through their Call Centre and Tourist Police if you need assistance. They're monitoring the situation closely and will share updates as things develop.