Security Alert: Cambodia, Reports of Isolated Thai Airstrikes Up to 80 km Inside Cambodia

Event:

The U.S. Embassy is monitoring the ongoing conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border.  Since December 11, there have been reports of isolated Thai airstrikes occurring both in provinces adjacent to the shared border and in areas up to 80 kilometers away.  Cross-border fire continues, and the security situation remains volatile.

U.S. citizens should continue to avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia–Thailand border.  The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to exercise heightened caution and increased personal security awareness in adjacent provinces due to active hostilities and unpredictable security conditions.  The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces.

U.S. citizens residing or traveling near affected areas should follow instructions from Cambodian security services and monitor local authorities for updated information.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid all travel within 50 km of the Cambodia–Thailand border.
• Follow directions from Cambodian security services and local authorities.
• Absent other guidance, exercise caution or shelter in place if unexpectedly in the vicinity of conflict.
• Prepare or update your personal emergency plan. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
• Enroll and update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Receive alerts from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs via WhatsApp .
• Monitor the Embassy’s website and the Department of State on Facebook , X , and travel.state.gov  for updates.

Assistance: 

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh

• +855 23 728 000
• ACSPhnomPenh@state.gov
• https://kh.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

• 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444