A Cathay Pacific Airbus A321-251NX prepares to land on the runway on the inauguration day of the newly built Techo International Airport in Kandal province, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, on September 9, 2025. Photo by AFP
SIEM REAP – The Cambodian Embassy in France has advised European travelers heading to Cambodia to avoid transiting through Thailand, citing reports of tourists facing what it described as “thorough and unacceptable checks” at Bangkok airport.
In a statement circulated by Ambassador of Cambodia to France, the embassy said difficulties have been reported during air transits in Thailand, where European passengers bound for Cambodia were subjected to prolonged questioning before boarding, unreasonable requests for proof of financial resources and checks related to accommodation bookings in Cambodia.
In some cases, the embassy said, these checks were followed by searches and baggage handling incidents that resulted in the loss of checked luggage, which was only discovered upon arrival in Phnom Penh.
As a precaution, the embassy urged European travelers to select flight itineraries that do not involve transit through Thailand and to consider alternative airlines that offer more suitable transit conditions for travel to Cambodia.
The statement stressed that the reported incidents occurred outside Cambodian territory and fall beyond the jurisdiction of Cambodian authorities, though they may still affect travelers’ overall experience.
The embassy also reaffirmed that Cambodia remains a safe and welcoming destination for foreign tourists.
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