Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed that travel and tourism activities nationwide remain normal and unaffected. Security measures remain in place in parts of seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border: Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat. The curfew in Trat was lifted on December 16, 2025, and the curfew in Sa Kaeo was lifted on December 30, 2025.
Nationwide, domestic and international transportation services, including air, rail, bus, and sea transport, are operating as usual. Major destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya (Chonburi Province), and Ayutthaya continue to welcome tourists.
However, rail services in affected areas will be temporarily adjusted. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the closure of Aranyaprathet Railway Station from December 21, 2025, until further notice. Train services on this line have also been adjusted. Regular trains 279/280 and 275/276 are currently only operating between Bangkok (Hua Lamphong Station) and Sa Kaeo Station, with subsequent services to Aranyaprathet suspended. Passengers can check real-time train timetables and service updates through SRT's online tracking system or by calling the SRT hotline 1690 (24-hour service).
Meanwhile, Bangkok Transport Company has temporarily closed the Kantarak Bus Terminal in Sisaket Province. Bus routes originally scheduled to run to this terminal have been adjusted, including route 98 (Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani) and route 4 (Bangkok to Kantarak to Venturi). All passengers traveling to and from Bangkok must use the Kaeng Chan Road intersection as a temporary boarding and alighting point. For inquiries, please call 02-936-3660.
Travelers traveling to Nong Tin Thanh District in Buriram Province are advised to avoid using Highway 348 from Kaeo Phet Phloi to Chong Tako and follow local instructions regarding alternative routes.
Travelers are advised to avoid all restricted areas and checkpoints along the Thai-Cambodian border, where security measures remain in place and entry/exit is suspended. These restrictions apply only to specific areas in seven provinces in eastern and northeastern Thailand; other areas continue to operate normally under the supervision of local authorities. Travelers are advised to follow local government guidance and check official updates before planning their trips.
Ubon Ratchathani Province: Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuan) and Yodhom Wildlife Sanctuary remain closed.
Surin Province: The border areas of Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod, Prasat Ta Kwai, Chong Chom, and Phanom Dong Rak are closed.
Si Sa Ket Province: Khao Phra Wihan National Park (Pha Mo I Daeng), Chong Sa Ngam, Phanom Dong Rak Wildlife Sanctuary, and the border areas near Kantharalak and Phu Sing remain closed.
Buri Ram Province: The border areas of Chong Sai Taku, Ta Phraya National Park, and the border areas near Ban Kruat and Lahan Sai remain closed.
Sa Kaeo Province: The Ban Khlong Luk checkpoint, Rong Khu Market (partially closed), Temple Stockokok Tom, and border areas near Aranyaprathet and Khlong Ha remain restricted. Additionally, the Ban Kaudin permanent border crossing in Khlong Ha district is also closed.
Chanthaburi Province: The Ban Laem and Ban Phat Kad checkpoints, as well as border areas near Pong Nam Ron and Soi Dao, remain closed.
Trat: The Ban Hat Lek, Ban Muen Dan, and Ban Ma Muang checkpoints remain closed.
We encourage travelers to comply with all safety regulations and follow any instructions from local authorities in these areas.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Tourist Police, and real-time information services will continue to provide accurate and up-to-date information and support to travelers as needed. For official travel guidance and assistance, travelers can call the Tourism Authority of Thailand Call Center at 1672 or the Tourist Police Hotline at 1155 (24-hour service).
This travel advice will be updated according to the development of the pandemic. Travelers are advised to follow the official channels of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for the latest information.
