Thai military bans tourists to fly to Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have intensified since late May due to a simmering border dispute over contested territories. The situation took a dramatic turn this week, with the Thai military imposing sweeping new travel restrictions.
As of Tuesday, June 24, Thailand has barred all travelers—both on foot and in vehicles—from crossing into Cambodia via land borders. The ban includes the busy Aranyaprathet–Poipet checkpoint, a major crossing used by tourists heading to Cambodian destinations such as Battambang and Siem Reap. The latter is home to the iconic temples of Angkor Wat.
In a further tightening of controls, the Thai military has also prohibited foreign travelers from flying to Siem Reap from Thailand. A military spokesperson declared in a statement that the new measures were “in line with the current security situation.”
The move has immediate implications for air travel between the two countries. Bangkok Airways, which operates three daily flights between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Siem Reap. It has an average load factors of 55–60%. Tasara Taksinapan, Manager of International Corporate Communications confirmed it has no plans to suspend service to Cambodia. The carrier offers extensive onward connections via its Bangkok hub.
The other carrier flying from Suvarnabhumi is Emirates. The carrier flies 4 times weekly from Dubai to Siem Reap via Bangkok with full traffic rights. Thai AirAsia, also operates 12 weekly flights, however from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport.
Travelers are advised to contact their airlines directly for the latest updates on flight status and border entry restrictions.
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