Thailand travel advisories

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.

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)

Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

Caution following shooting incident at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor Market

July 28, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

[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)

Caution regarding military conflict near the Cambodian border (6th report)

July 26, 2025, 1:25 p.m.

[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)

Caution regarding military conflict near the Cambodian border (Fifth report)

July 24, 2025, 9:25 p.m.

1. According to reports, on July 24th, Cambodia launched an attack on Thailand using multiple rocket launchers (BM-21), causing casualties including civilians in Sisaket and Surin provinces, and Thailand also launched an attack on Cambodian military bases using fighter jets (F-16). The situation has worsened from the sporadic accidents seen before the 23rd, and both sides are now conducting full-scale attacks using weapons. The risk of the situation escalating into a large-scale battle cannot be ruled out.

2. According to reports, as of 4:00 p.m. on July 24, 10 civilians and one soldier were reported dead. Some of the attacked areas were more than 20 kilometers from the border, and not only military facilities but also private homes, gas stations, and hospitals were damaged, so areas some distance from the border cannot be considered safe. Therefore, those staying not only near the border but also in areas close to the border should consider evacuation, and others should take sufficient safety measures, such as avoiding areas near the border. Please follow any evacuation instructions or guidance given by the authorities.

3. As the possibility of unforeseen incidents occurring in areas close to the border between our two countries cannot be denied, please obtain the latest information from multiple sources and take sufficient safety measures, such as avoiding those areas.

4. The Thai authorities have called on people not to take photos of military operations. As such restrictions on military operations may continue or be strengthened in the future, please be cautious and refrain from taking photos or posting them on social media.

5. In case of an emergency, please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand as follows:

[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)

Warning regarding military conflict near the Cambodian border (fourth report)

July 24, 2025, 1:45 p.m.

[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)

Overseas Safety Measures Information (First Quarter of FY2025 (April-June))

July 23, 2025, 10:45 a.m.

1. Social and Security Situation, etc. (1) Terrorist Situation in the Deep South of Thailand During this period, in the deep south of Thailand (Yala Province, Pattani Province, Narathiwat Province, and Songkhla Province), there were an average of about 15 terrorist attacks using firearms and explosives suspected to be linked to Islamic militant groups per month.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a risk information of "Level 3: Do not travel (recommended travel cancellation)" 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 note that a risk information of "Level 2: Do not travel non-essentially" has been issued for the other districts of Songkhla Province.
(2) Explosion incidents in southern Thailand In June of this year, there were a series of incidents in which explosives were found in tourist destinations in southern Thailand, such as Phuket and Krabi. Although no injuries or other damages were reported, Japanese residents and travelers in Thailand are urged to make an effort to obtain the latest information and take the following measures to avoid being caught up in unforeseen incidents.
*In particular, areas around tourist facilities, event venues, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, public transportation, religious facilities, etc. are prone to becoming targets of terrorism as large numbers of people gather there, 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-Reji, the Overseas Safety Website, etc., and be sure to take appropriate and sufficient safety measures according to the situation.
(3) Military clash near the Cambodian border In May of this year, a military clash broke out between Thai and Cambodian forces near the Cambodian border, resulting in deaths on the Cambodian side. Tensions remain high in the border area between the two countries.
As the possibility of unforeseen incidents occurring near the border between the two countries cannot be denied, please make efforts to obtain the latest security information from media reports and take ample caution to avoid approaching border areas unnecessarily for the time being.

2. Crime Trends (1) Crime Trends There were 44 reported cases of crimes committed by Japanese nationals during the first quarter of FY2025. This is an increase of 6 cases compared to the previous quarter. The most common type of crime was pickpocketing, followed by fraud (fake money fraud, etc.) and fraud.
(2) Case files of Japanese nationals
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, five Japanese nationals were arrested by Thai police for violations of the Immigration Control Act and other crimes, and seven Japanese nationals were forced to leave the country.
(3) Other precautions [Caution regarding special fraud, 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 specialized fraud crimes as so-called "callers."
● There are cases where people are lured by the promises of illegal part-time work, such as "high income overseas in a short time" or "easy translation work", and travel abroad thinking that they can "travel overseas and earn some pocket money", and end up unintentionally becoming perpetrators of fraud crimes. Once you have been involved in such illegal part-time work, even if you want to quit, your passport will be taken away and you will be placed under house arrest, and you will not be able to escape as you will be threatened with personal information about yourself and your family, and you may even be at risk of being 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 easily 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

[About 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 some 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 was 85 (21 of which were thefts), and remains at a high level. In crowded places, please keep your bag in front of your body and avoid putting valuables such as wallets in your back trouser pocket or in an easily accessible place in your bag.
● Please store your passport in the same way as any valuable, and take care to prevent it from being lost or stolen by not carelessly placing it in the outside pocket of a backpack where it could easily be taken by a third party.
○Please refer to our website "Procedures to follow if your passport is lost or stolen in Thailand"
https://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/consular_lost.html

3. Terrorism and bombing incident status No incidents involving Japanese nationals were reported during the first quarter of FY2025.

4. Status of kidnapping and blackmail incidents No kidnapping and blackmail incidents involving Japanese nationals were reported during the first quarter of FY2025.

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

[Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet - A manual for 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 notify us of any changes to the information listed (changes in address due to moving, additions or changes to mobile phone number or email address, etc.) or if you have returned to your home country or moved out.
◎Short-term travelers staying for less than three months (including overseas tourists and business travelers) 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, contact emails in the event of an emergency, and emergency contacts in case of an emergency.
・Tabireg: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
・If you have signed up for Tabi-Regi 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 short message service (SMS) to send relevant information to the mobile phone numbers registered in your residence notification or Tabi-Regi to confirm your safety and request a reply. In this system, we use Thailand's country code (+66) as a general rule, 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

Alert for heavy rains and floods in northern Thailand (July 22nd)

July 22, 2025, 6:50 p.m.

Depending on future developments, there is a possibility that flooding and inundation damage may occur. Therefore, please refer to the links below, make an effort to gather the latest information from official announcements and related news reports, follow the instructions of the authorities as necessary, and contact emergency contacts in the event of an emergency.

<Reference (all links are in Thai)>
Hazard map of Chiang Mai city (Irrigation Department: announced in 2024)
http://rio1.rid.go.th/main.php?p=2&id=2595#gsc.tab=0
〇 List of temporary evacuation sites in Chiang Mai Province and free parking lots near Chiang Mai City (PR Chiagn Mai (Chiang Mai Province public relations site) announced in 2024)
https://www.facebook.com/ChiangmaiPR/posts/pfbid029SRZHNyBQ3VYouMnFvEghE5aXqQLQTLzqJeWJWLzWtaZDuoJbWj8dh9zXufv5pqbl?rdid=AmCj4K1pgzdLRiU2#
〇 Chiang Mai City Hall FB
https://www.facebook.com/cmmayor
Thai National Radio Chiang Rai Station Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/radiochiangrai
Northern Meteorological Center website of the Thai Meteorological Department
http://www.cmmet.tmd.go.th/index1.php
〇 Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment website
https://www.dmr.go.th/
Natural Disaster Management Office website
https://www.disaster.go.th/home
- Irrigation Department website (Information on water levels of rivers in northern Thailand, including the Ping River)
https://www.hydro-1.net/〇 Emergency contact number
Emergency and rescue services
1669
・ Emergency call (incident/accident)
191
*The following is the contact information for emergency relief requests in the event of floods, etc.
・Chiang Mai Provincial Government Joint Information Center (JIC)
1567
・Chiang Mai City Hall Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center
083-9053186 and
062-1122500
・ Chiang Rai Provincial Disaster Management Center (PDOSS)
053-177318