US alerts tourists of ‘unpredictable security situation’in popular holiday destination

As tensions increase between Thailand and Cambodia, the United States government is warning Americans about traveling to the border area of the two countries. 

The U.S.Embassy in Thailand issued asecurity alertto American tourists Dec.16, warning of an “escalation of armed conflict” at the popular Asian destination. 

“U.S.citizens should avoid all travel within 50 kilometers [about 31 miles] of the Thailand-Cambodia border, due to active hostilities and the unpredictable security situation,” the alert said. 

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Conditions on both sides “remain volatile,” it added, and it is an “unpredictable security situation.”

Tourists already in the areaare advised to follow instructions from Thai security services because the U.S.government has “limited ability to provide emergency services.”

The U.S.Embassy in Thailand has issued a security alert to American tourists, warning of an “escalation of armed conflict” between Thailand and Cambodia. (iStock)

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Fighting broke out betweenthe two countries Dec.7 over a long-disputed border.

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Over a dozen people on both sides of the border have been killed to date due to the fighting, with over a half million displaced, The Associated Press reported.

territorial disputedates back to a long history of kingdom rivalry. 

Modern-day disputes have centered on French colonial-era border maps, which Thailand denies.

Thailand and Cambodia share several border towns and crossings. (iStock)

Thailand and Cambodia share several border towns and crossings. 

The mostpopular for traveland trade is Aranyapratheton the Thai side, with Poipet most popular in Cambodia.

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The HBO hit miniseries“White Lotus”has persuaded many travelers to visit Thailand, with its scenic beaches and tranquil rainforests highlighted in Season 3 of the show. 

Fighting broke out between Thailand and Cambodia Dec.7 over a long-disputed border.(Royal Thai Army via AP)

Over 24 million international touristsvisited Thailandfrom Jan.1 to Sept.30 this year, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

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Donald Trump, which brought an end to five days of fighting in July.That fighting led to the death of dozens of soldiers and civilians. 

The agreement showed signs of strain last month when several Thai soldiers were injured by land mines in contested areas, leading the Thai government to announce it would suspend implementation of parts of the deal.

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