Thailand travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Oct. 15, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox

Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.

Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in Asian waters

Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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●In Asian waters, there have been many incidents of piracy (Note), including boarding by armed groups, and the total number of incidents in the Singapore Strait in particular has been on the rise again in recent years.
●Operators of ships sailing through Asian waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering piracy and other incidents in these waters, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through these waters.

Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.

Clashes between Cambodian and Thai armies on the border

July 24, 2025, midnight wide area information
●On July 24, it appears that a full-scale attack by the armies of both countries took place near the Cambodian-Thai border (Cambodia side: Ouddar Meanchey Province, Preah Vihear Province, Thai side: Sisaket Province, Surin Province, Buriram Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province).
●If you are staying in areas close to the borders of both countries, not just near the borders mentioned above, please consider evacuating and follow any evacuation instructions or guidance given by the authorities.
●Since the possibility of unforeseen incidents occurring in areas close to the border between the two countries cannot be denied, please obtain the latest information from multiple sources and take sufficient safety measures, such as avoiding areas close to the border.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Overseas Safety Measures Information (2nd Quarter of FY2025 (July-September))

Oct. 10, 2025, 5:45 p.m.
1. Social and Security Situation, etc. (1) Military Clashes Near the Cambodian Border On July 24, military clashes broke out between the Thai and Cambodian armies in the northern part of the border with Cambodia (Sisaket Province, Surin Province, Buriram Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province), and attacks continued thereafter. On July 26, military clashes also broke out in the southern part of the border with Cambodia (Trat Province, etc.).
A ceasefire agreement was reached between the two countries on July 28th, and although there has been a certain degree of calm since the ceasefire came into effect, tensions remain.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a risk information level 3: Avoid all travel (travel advisory) for areas near the Cambodian border (within 50km of the Cambodian border in Sisaket Province, Surin Province, Buriram Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Sa Kaeo Province, Chanthaburi Province, and Trat Province). Please refrain from traveling to these areas for any purpose.
(2) Terrorism Situation in the Deep South of Thailand During this period, an average of approximately 17 incidents involving firearms and explosives, suspected to be related to Islamic militant groups, occurred per month in the deep south of Thailand (Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a risk information of "Level 3: Avoid all travel (travel advisory)" for Yala Province, Pattani Province, Narathiwat Province, and parts of Songkhla Province (Jana, Thepa, and Sabayoi districts). Please refrain from traveling to these areas for any purpose. Please also note that a risk information of "Level 2: Avoid non-essential travel" has been issued for all districts in Songkhla Province other than those listed above.
(3) Explosion incidents in southern Thailand In June of this year, a series of incidents occurred in which explosives were discovered in tourist destinations in southern Thailand, such as Phuket and Krabi. Although no injuries or other damages were reported, Japanese residents and travelers in the area are urged to make an effort to obtain the latest information and take the following measures to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
*In particular, areas around tourist facilities, event venues, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, public transportation, religious facilities, etc. are prone to terrorist attacks because they attract large numbers of people, so caution is required at all times.
In addition to local media reports, please make an effort to obtain the latest security information from Tabi-Regi and the Overseas Safety website, etc., and be sure to take appropriate and sufficient safety measures according to the situation.

2. Crime Trends, etc. (1) Crime Trends There were 38 reported cases of crimes committed by Japanese nationals during the second quarter of FY2025. This is a decrease of 8 cases compared to the previous quarter. The most common type of crime was pickpocketing, followed by fraud (such as counterfeit money fraud).
(2) Case files of Japanese nationals
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, five Japanese nationals were arrested by Thai police for violations of the Immigration Control Act and other offenses, and eight Japanese nationals were deported.
(3) Other points to note [Regarding issues related to TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)]
● Recently, there have been some issues with people registering using sites other than the official TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) site, such as being charged a fee or being asked to enter credit card information. As there are also fake TDAC sites on the Internet, please be sure to use the official site when registering.
○TDAC official website (Thailand Immigration Bureau)
https://tdac.immigration.go.th

[Regarding the so-called "show me your money" scam]
● In Bangkok, there have been a number of reports of people falling victim to the so-called "show me your money scam" in which Middle Eastern or Western men (or men and women) approach people and ask to see their Japanese banknotes, and then have their cash or credit cards stolen during the transaction, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Caution regarding lost or stolen passports]
● We have received many inquiries regarding lost or stolen passports. The number of inquiries this term has remained at a high level, with 59 cases (17 of which were thefts). In crowded places, please keep your bag in front of your body and avoid putting valuables such as wallets in your back trouser pockets or in easily accessible places in your bag.
● Please take care to store your passport in the same way as any other valuable item, and take steps to prevent loss or theft by not carelessly placing it in an outer pocket of a backpack where it could easily be taken out by a third party.
○Our website: "Procedures to follow if your passport is lost (stolen) in Thailand"
https://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/consular_lost.html

[Warning about special frauds, etc.]
● In recent years, there have been many cases overseas, mainly in Southeast Asia, where people have been detained by local police after being forced to take part in crimes as so-called "callers" in special fraud cases.
● There are cases where people are lured by the promises of illegal part-time jobs such as "high income overseas in a short period of time" or "easy translation work" and travel abroad with the easy thought of "I can travel abroad and earn some pocket money," and end up unintentionally becoming perpetrators of fraud crimes. Once you become involved in such illegal part-time jobs, even if you want to quit, your passport will be taken away and you will be placed under house arrest. You will also be blackmailed using personal information about yourself and your family, making it impossible to escape. Not only that, but you may also be assaulted or seriously injured due to trouble within the organization.
● Please be fully aware that jobs that offer high compensation in a short period of time are not usually available overseas, so please do not apply for such jobs lightly and act with great caution so as not to unintentionally become the perpetrator of a crime.
○Caution regarding special fraud cases (to avoid becoming a perpetrator)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2023C035.html

3. Terrorism and bomb incidents: No incidents involving Japanese nationals were reported during the second quarter of FY2025.

4. Status of kidnapping and blackmail incidents During the second quarter of FY2025, no kidnapping or blackmail incidents involving Japanese nationals were reported.

5. Safety Issues at Japanese Companies No safety issues at Japanese companies were reported during the second quarter of FY2025.

[Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet - A Guide to Avoiding Trouble When Traveling Abroad]
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
[Golgo 13's Overseas Safety Measures Manual for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises]
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/release/press4_009327.html
[Safety Guide] (Convention website)
https://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000207735.pdf

(Contact information)
○Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand Tel: (66-2) 207-8500, 696-3000
Address: 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
(Wittayu Road, roughly halfway between Lumpini Police Station and Lumpini MRT Station)
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◎If you have submitted a residence notification, please be sure to let us know if there are any changes to the information listed (changes to your address due to moving, additions or changes to your mobile phone number or email address, etc.), or if you are returning to or moving out of your home country.
◎Short-term travelers (including international tourists and business travelers) staying for less than three months who are not required to submit a residence notification should make use of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration ("Tabi-Regi"). Registered users can receive the latest travel information for their destination, email notifications in the event of an emergency, and emergency contact information in case of an emergency.
・Tabireg: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
・If you have registered for TabiRegi Simple Registration and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
◎In the event of an emergency, we may use the mobile phone short message service (SMS) to send relevant information to the mobile phone number registered in your residence notification or "Tabi-Regi" to confirm your safety and request a reply. This system generally uses Thailand's country code (+66), and messages are sent in half-width alphanumeric characters (Roman letters).
・About the start of operations: https://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000388576.pdf
・Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000388577.pdf

[Warning] Regarding Facebook advertisements impersonating the Japanese Association of Thailand

Oct. 8, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
-The Japanese Association of Thailand disseminates information through its official social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
-Recently, Facebook advertisements have been spotted that resemble the name and logo of the Japanese Association of Thailand.
- Please note that the official account of the Japanese Association of Thailand does not post advertisements on Facebook, and these advertisements are in no way related to the official information dissemination of the Japanese Association.
・These advertisements may contain phrases such as "asset formation/investment," but please be careful not to click on links displayed in the advertisements or enter personal information without thinking.
-The Japanese Association of Thailand has also issued a warning regarding this matter.
○ Japanese Association of Thailand website (warning)
https://www.jat.or.th/jp/news-detail.php?id=4571
○ Japanese Association of Thailand Official Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JapaneseAssociationThailand/

[Contact information]
○Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand Tel: (66-2) 207-8500, 696-3000
Address: 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
(Wittayu Road, roughly halfway between Lumpini Police Station and Lumpini MRT Station)

Bangkok Rally Information (Saturday, October 4th)

Oct. 2, 2025, 1:35 p.m.
[Rallies and demonstrations by pro-Palestinian groups]
Date and time: Saturday, October 4th, from around 10am to around 12pm Location: Meet in front of BTS Asoke Station - Demonstration march and protest to the front of the Israeli Embassy

[Contact information]
○Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand Tel: (66-2) 207-8500, 696-3000
Address: 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
(Wittayu Road, roughly halfway between Lumpini Police Station and Lumpini MRT Station)