At the least 32 individuals have been killed and almost 1,50,000 displaced within the border clashes between the 2 Southeast Asian international locations that erupted on Thursday.
In its response to the battle, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) suggested Indian travellers within the area to contact the respective embassies within the two international locations for any help.
“We're intently monitoring the scenario alongside the border between Cambodia and Thailand,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned.
“India has shut and pleasant relations with each international locations and hopes that each side will take measures for a cessation of hostilities and prevention of additional escalation,” he mentioned.
The Indian embassies in Thailand and Cambodia have already issued separate advisories for Indian travellers.The Indian mission within the Thai capital urged all Indian travellers to examine updates from authorities within the nation earlier than visiting vacationer sights in troubled areas.It referred to as on Indians to keep away from travelling to seven provinces as steered by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Thailand is a well-liked vacation spot for Indian vacationers. In 2024, round 2.1 million Indian vacationers visited the nation.
The Indian embassy in Phnom Penh additionally suggested Indian residents in Cambodia to keep away from travelling to frame areas.
“In view of the continued clashes on the Cambodia-Thailand border, Indian nationals are suggested to keep away from travelling to the border areas,” it mentioned in a put up on social media.
