Bangkok: The Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid conflict-prone areas along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

This follows a deadly escalation in fighting between the two countries, which has resulted in at least 15 fatalities—14 civilians and one Thai soldier—and 46 injuries, including 15 soldiers.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy recommended that Indian nationals closely follow updates from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), including alerts on the TAT Newsroom website.

The TAT has advised travellers to steer clear of seven provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Restricted locations include popular destinations such as Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park, Prasat Ta Muen Thom, and Khao Phra Wihan National Park.

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Since Thursday, the conflict has seen the deployment of tanks, fighter jets, and artillery. Shelling was reported in Samraong, a Cambodian town just 20 kilometres from the border. Thai authorities confirmed that over 100,000 people have fled the violence, and nearly 300 temporary shelters have been established across four Thai provinces.

Despite diplomatic efforts, including calls for calm from the ASEAN Chair and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, hostilities resumed early Friday. The Thai army accused Cambodian forces of using BM-21 rocket systems, prompting a fierce retaliation. Tensions have worsened diplomatically, with Thailand expelling Cambodia’s ambassador and Phnom Penh responding by downgrading diplomatic ties.

The origins of the conflict trace back to a long-standing border dispute, reignited in May following the killing of a Cambodian soldier. The UN Security Council is expected to convene urgently, as major powers including the United States, France, the European Union, and China call for an immediate ceasefire.