US Issues Travel Warning to Americans as Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Rages

The State Department warned U.S. citizens to steer clear of the border region amid ongoing clashes and a fragile diplomatic push.
US Issues Travel Warning to Americans as Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Rages
People look at a bridge damaged in air strikes in Cambodia, on Dec. 20, 2025. AFP/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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The U.S. State Department on Tuesday urged Americans to avoid all travel within roughly 30 miles of the Thailand–Cambodia border, warning of “active hostilities” and an “unpredictable security situation” as fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbors continues despite renewed diplomatic efforts to restore a cease-fire.

In security alerts issued on Dec. 22 by U.S. missions in Thailand and Cambodia, the U.S. State Department said both sides continue to report cross-border fire and that conditions along the border remain volatile. The department warned that the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces and urged American citizens to follow instructions from local security authorities.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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