Filipinos warned vs travel to Thai-Cambodia border

FILE PHOTO: A Thai royalist activist holds a placard as she protests in front of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia following an armed encounter at the Thailand-Cambodia border on May 28. —REUTERS

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok warned Filipinos against traveling to seven Thai border provinces as deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia entered their third day.

The embassy warned Filipinos against traveling to the provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat.

Filipinos residing in the affected areas were told to follow the instructions of Thai or Cambodian authorities.

“The Philippine Embassy in Thailand stands ready to assist all Filipinos in need and will continue to monitor the situation in Thailand.”

The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia broke out early Thursday near the disputed Ta Moan Thom Temple, which eventually spread to at least six areas along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Latest local reports said the death toll from both sides has already reached 32, with more than 130 injured, as of July 26.

For emergencies, Filipinos in Thailand may reach the embassy’s Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) hotline at +66 819897116 (WhatsApp and Viber enabled), LINE account @bangkokpe.consular or via email at bangkokpe.consular@dfa.gov.ph.

The Migrant Workers Office ATN hotline may be reached at +66 831376167 (LINE, WhatsApp and Viber enabled).