Can I Cross Into Cambodia via Land Border Right Now?
Quick answer: No. All land crossings between Thailand and Cambodia have been closed since late June 2025 and remain shut, with no reopening date announced. Air travel — Bangkok–Phnom Penh and Bangkok–Siem Reap flights operate normally — is currently the only way to move between the two countries.
This closure has now lasted over a year with no fixed end date, so plan around air travel rather than waiting for the border to reopen.
Timeline of the dispute
- Late June 2025 — Thailand closed all land crossings amid an armed border conflict, with artillery use and deaths on both sides.
- The dispute centres on temples along a colonial-era watershed line, including Preah Vihear, an 11th-century Khmer temple the International Court of Justice awarded to Cambodia.
- 27 December 2025 — a ceasefire was signed, but did not restore normal border traffic.
- 6 January 2026 — the ceasefire collapsed within 10 days when a mortar struck Ubon Ratchathani province.
- As of this update, all land crossings remain shut with no timeline for reopening.
What reopening actually depends on
Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has stated there will be no reopening until Cambodia accepts Thailand's conditions, describing any eventual reopening as a step-by-step process tied to the broader diplomatic relationship rather than a single fixable date. This means the closure should be treated as indefinite for planning purposes, not a temporary disruption likely to resolve on a predictable schedule.
Planning around it
If your itinerary depends on overland travel between Thailand and Cambodia — a common route for backpackers combining both countries — you'll need to rebook via flight. Bangkok's connections to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap remain a reliable normal-schedule alternative, and neither Thailand's nor Cambodia's tourism sector overall has been forced to close as a result of this specific border closure, since most visitors reach each country independently by air.
This page summarizes a developing situation for general awareness. Always check your government's current travel advisory before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
No. All land crossings between Thailand and Cambodia have been closed since late June 2025 and remain shut, with no reopening date announced. Overland travel between the two countries is not currently possible.
Yes. Bangkok–Phnom Penh and Bangkok–Siem Reap flights operate normally — air travel is currently the only viable option between the two countries.
A territorial dispute centred on temples along a disputed watershed line, including Preah Vihear, escalated into armed conflict with artillery use and deaths on both sides in mid-2025. A ceasefire signed 27 December 2025 didn't restore normal border traffic, and collapsed within 10 days after a mortar strike in Ubon Ratchathani province on 6 January 2026.
No official timeline exists. Thailand's Prime Minister has stated there will be no reopening until Cambodia accepts Thailand's conditions, and that any reopening would follow a step-by-step restoration of relations rather than a single announced date.
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