The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to advise Vietnamese citizens due to tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

Campuchia - Ảnh 1. — Cambodian residents in Banteay Meanchey province were evacuated on December 14 - Photo: REUTERS

On December 15th, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to issue a warning to Vietnamese citizens regarding the complex developments in the armed conflict on the border between Cambodia and Thailand. Previously, on December 12th, a similar warning had been issued to Vietnamese citizens.

In the latest advisory, Vietnamese citizens currently in border provinces between Cambodia and Thailand are urged to "immediately move away from conflict zones." They should also continuously monitor, update, and comply with regulations and guidelines from local authorities.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advises citizens to proactively contact Vietnamese representative agencies in Cambodia and Thailand for assistance when needed.

Contact point for Vietnamese citizens in Thailand and Cambodia.

Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia

Phone: +855977492430, +855316199999; email: ttcpc@mofa.gov.vn; consularcpc@gmail.com

Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang, Cambodia

Phone: +855979439888; email: tlsq.battambang@gmail.com

Consulate General of Vietnam in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Phone: +855.979.732255; email: tlsqsiha@gmail.com

Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand

Phone: +66898966653; email: vnemb.th@mofa.gov.vn and consular.section.bkk@gmail.com

Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen, Thailand

Phone: +66935367869; email: konkaen.th@mofa.gov.vn

Citizen Protection Hotline of the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Phone: +84981848484; email: baohocongdan@gmail.com.

Additionally, citizens can provide information to the authorities via the link https://forms.gle/itWPGTWbTpRiV7LE8

Vietnam's diplomatic efforts

Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border entered their second week despite numerous diplomatic efforts. Around 800,000 people have been displaced, while both sides continue to accuse each other of instigating the conflict.

As a responsible member of ASEAN, Vietnam has recently demonstrated its role and contributed to diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

On December 14th, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung visited and worked in Thailand at the invitation of Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. During the meeting that same day, in addition to bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand, the two ministers also discussed the tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

Following the Thai Foreign Minister's comments on the recent border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung expressed concern over the complex developments along the border between the two countries.

He also called on all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalating tensions, and resolve disagreements through peaceful means, including dialogue, in accordance with international law and existing regional agreements and mechanisms.

Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam is ready to cooperate with ASEAN countries, including Thailand, to make positive contributions to joint efforts to maintain long-term peace and stability in the region.

During a phone call with Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro on December 15, Minister Le Hoai Trung discussed bilateral relations between Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as several regional issues of mutual interest.

The two ministers shared deep concern over the escalating tensions at the border between Cambodia and Thailand.

Both sides emphasized the importance of restraint among stakeholders, enhancing dialogue, reducing tensions, ensuring the security and safety of citizens, resolving disagreements peacefully on the basis of international law and existing regional agreements and mechanisms, and promoting practical initiatives to contribute to maintaining a peaceful, stable, secure, and prosperous environment in the region and the world.

Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed his readiness to continue working with the Philippines, in its capacity as ASEAN Chair in 2026, and other ASEAN member states to maintain ASEAN's unity and central role.

Contact point for Vietnamese citizens in Thailand and Cambodia.

Vietnam's diplomatic efforts

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