Relations between Thailand and Cambodia have deteriorated over the past week, and the two countries are exchanging fire in several disputed border areas on Thursday, July 24.
The clashes killed at least nine Thai civilians and killed 14, with 40,000 evacuations from dozens of villages near the border. Cambodia has not released any information on casualties or injuries.
Tensions between the two countries have increased since the death of a soldier during a fire in a disputed border area in late May, only early in this week after Thailand accused Cambodia of disputed land mines in a disputed territory.
Both countries attract a large number of tourists each year, while the Angkor Wat Cambodia Temple Complex and its capital Penh Penh Major, while Thailand sees many visitors in cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai with islands such as Phuket and Mount Samui.
While these important points are not near the border clashes, tourists must be aware of the crossings of the two countries.
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Where did the conflicts occur?
The fire began early Thursday morning near the ancient temple of Prasat Ta Moan Thom, found along the border between Surin Province, Thailand and Oddary Oddary Cambodia. Both sides were accused of shooting the first photos and began the attack.
Further clashes have been reported near the Prasat Ta Krabey site along the border separated from the Cambodian and Ubon Ratchathani Thailand province.
The films in Thailand showed that civilians were fleeing the explosions and looking for shelters in concrete shelters.
Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Mant, claimed Thailand had targeted Cambodian military positions in various places. One of the six Thai F-16 fighters launched an attack and destroyed what Thai officials described as a Cambodian military target.
Is the common boundary closed?
Thailand has ordered the closure of all crossings along its 817 kilometers border with Cambodia, with areas unknown.
What is the British Government’s recommendation?
In his travel advice for Cambodia, the Foreign Office, the British Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) confirmed the closure of the border.
“The land/crossing borders between Cambodia and Thailand are temporarily suspended,” he wrote on Thursday. The “International Border Line near the Presah Vihear Temple (” Khaoi Pra Viharn “in Thailand) has been disputed between Cambodia and Thailand, with occasional clashes between Cambodia and Thai forces.
“There was also disagreement about the control of the temples Ta Moan and Ta Krabey, which are close to the Cambodian-Tile border,” he said.
“When traveling in this area, take more care and follow local authorities’ instructions.”
The FCDO travel consultation for Thailand also says the same thing about the border crossing, but adds: “Be careful and be careful in the border areas and follow local authorities’ instructions, especially in tourist destinations such as the Prehah Vihear Temple, the TA KWAI Temple and the Ta Muen Thom Temple.
“There are also unpublished mines in the border area. Stay on the specified routes, especially around Ta Krabey.”
Separately, the FCDO against all the essential components to the south, near the Thailand Malays border, including Pattani Province, Yala Province, Nahatiwat Province and Sungla Province South-South A43 Road between Yay and Sakum, and the south of the train line between Hat and Padiang Barning and garrison.
The FCDO also recommends all the essential but essential trips to the helmet to the Padang Besar train line that passes through these provinces.
Can I cancel your holiday?
Since the FCDO has not warned of unnecessary travel to Thailand or Cambodia, there will be no specific requirements to cancel their journey for full refund.
Conditions of your travel depend on your holiday provider, so if you are looking for a postponement, you should contact them.
If you wish to cancel, there is no obligation for companies to repay the reservation and you will not be able to claim your travel insurance because of the safety concerns unless government recommendations change.
Check your insurance policies and talk to your insurer to see where you are standing.
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