New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): India on Saturday said it is closely monitoring the situation following recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, urging both nations to cease hostilities and take steps to prevent further escalation. The Indian government has also advised its nationals to avoid travel to the affected border regions and to stay in contact with Indian embassies for assistance.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We are closely monitoring the situation along the border between Cambodia and Thailand. India has close and friendly relations with both countries and hopes that both sides will take measures for a cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation.”
The spokesperson also shared emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens in both countries.
Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand: +66 61 881 9218 (available on WhatsApp)
Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: +855 92 881 676 (available on WhatsApp)
Earlier in the day, the Indian Embassy in Cambodia issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals, advising them to refrain from traveling to the Cambodia-Thailand border due to ongoing military clashes. “In view of the ongoing clashes at the Cambodia-Thailand border, Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the border areas,” the advisory stated.
In case of emergencies, Indian citizens in Cambodia can contact the Embassy in Phnom Penh at +855 92 881 676 or email [email protected] for assistance.
Similarly, the Indian Embassy in Thailand issued a separate advisory on Friday, warning Indian nationals to avoid travel to seven provinces near the Thai-Cambodian border. Travellers were encouraged to stay informed through official sources such as TAT Newsroom, the online news portal of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
According to a report by CNN, the violent conflict on the Thai-Cambodian border involves a territorial dispute that dates back over a century, to the colonial-era boundary demarcations drawn by France. The ongoing clashes pit Thailand, a long-time U.S. ally with decades of military experience, against Cambodia’s younger armed forces, which maintain close ties to China.
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