Australians planning a trip to Cambodia have been urged to do so with extreme caution as the country’s conflict with Thailand intensifies.
“We’ve reviewed our advice for Cambodia and have raised the overall travel advice level,” The Department of Foreign Affairs’ Smart Traveller website said.
“We now advise exercise a high degree of caution overall due to ongoing conflict and its security risks. The security situation remains unpredictable.”
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The cause of the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand dates back more than a century, when a border dispute began in the early 1900s.
The current war began in July 2025 and a ceasefire was settled by US President Donald Trump in October.
However, the ceasefire was broken and armed conflict resumed.
Tens of thousands of Australian’s visit Cambodia each year for it’s beautiful landscapes, culture and affordable travel.
The department advise people to avoid travelling within 50-80 kilometres of the Cambodia and Thailand border due to military strikes, violence and landmines.
Inside the flagged radius is the province of Siem Reap, where the famous Angkor Wat temple is located.
Australian’s are recommended to reconsider their need to travel within 50-80 kilometres of the border in the larger cities in Battambang and Siem Reap.
Travel within 50 kilometres of the border in these areas should be completely avoided: Banteay, Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Battambang, Pailin, Pursat and Koh Kong.
The website encourages travellers to regularly check media for updates, follow the instructions of local authorities and “pay close attention to your personal security”.
