08/11/2025
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border.
Tourists are advised against travelling on the Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line that runs through these provinces.
This is due to regular attacks in the provinces by the border with Malaysia.
The Foreign Office also advises against all but essential travel to within 50km of the whole border with Cambodia, including Koh Chang, Koh Kood and the other islands in between them.
Tensions between the two countries have been high since May when troops exchanged fire at a contested area of the border.
Both Thailand and Cambodia are popular backpacking destinations with many travellers visiting both countries as part of one trip.
Known as the 'Banana Pancake Trail', tourists tend to take follow a route through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos.
