Thailand Travel Risk Level

Exercise normal precaution in Thailand . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Thailand is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Thailand to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Exercise Increased Caution near the Thai-Cambodian border due to the risk of armed conflict . Exercise Increased Caution in the Yala , Pattani , and Narathiwat provinces due to the risk of unrest .

Higher-risk regions — Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): the Yala , Pattani , and Narathiwat provinces due to the risk of unrest .

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Thailand-Malaysia border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border: Pattani Province Yala Province Narathiwat Province The districts of Chana, Thepa, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi in southern Songkhla Province FCDO also advises against all but essential travel 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. See Safety and security . Thailand-Cambodia border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the land border with Cambodia. Fighting occurred along parts of the border in July 2025, and further clashes took place in early December, involving rocket and artillery fire. Land borders and crossings between Thailand and Cambodia remain suspended. Tourist sites close to the border, including the Khao Phra Wihan Preah Vihear temple, the Ta Kwai Ta Krabey temple and the Ta Muen Thom Tamone Thom temple, are closed. There are unexploded landmines in the area. Travel to affected border regions should be avoided. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Severe Flooding Severe flooding is affecting parts of Thailand following heavy rainfall in a number of provinces, including Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan. All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared disaster-affected areas. Travel disruption, including road closures and flooding of low-lying areas, is possible. The Thai government has declared special public holidays on 28 and 29 September in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan. Many government offices and services may be closed or operating with reduced capacity. Follow the advice of local authorities if you plan to travel. Global travel impacts due to escalation in the M

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all but essential travel: Thailand-Malaysia border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border: Pattani Province Yala Province Narathiwat Province The districts of…

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: À l’extrême-sud, les voyages sont formellement déconseillés dans les provinces de Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala et Songkhla, où sont actifs des mouvements séparatistes armés. L’intégralité de la…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Higher-risk regions — Partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung): Auswärtiges Amt: Teilreisewarnung (partial travel warning) — travel advised against for parts of the country.