Thailand and Cambodia have come to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire following border clashes that have killed 35 and displaced over 270,000. The talks were hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and attended by Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Although the conflict has eased, travel to the two countries is still partially affected. Hong Kong has issued travel advisories for residents planning to travel to Thailand or Cambodia, warning residents to “exercise caution, attend to personal safety, pay attention to local announcements on the latest situation and avoid large gatherings of people.”
According to the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, some travel destinations, such as the Khao Phra Wihan (known in Cambodia as the Preah Vihear temple), the Ta Kwai (Ta Krabey) temple and the Ta Muen Thom (Tamone Thom) temple, are closed to visitors.
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Some short-haul tourism has been impacted. One Vietnamese tour agency told VNExpress International that it has had to make changes to itineraries, with clients booked on tours for mid-August continuing to raise concerns.
However, visitors not planning to travel to the Cambodia-Thailand border region appear unconcerned. “Most guests believe they won’t be affected,” tour guide Nguyen Truc said. “Foreign tourists in Pattaya are still partying and having fun.”
The Macao Government Tourism Office has yet to issue a travel advisory for either Thailand or Cambodia. Flights from Macao to Bangkok continue to operate without pause.
