First published 9/18/2026, 9:23:15 PM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 4:07:59 PM

Cambodia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

U.S. travel advisory (Level 2) for Cambodia warns of crime, civil unrest (including areas along the Thai border designated Do Not Travel), and unexploded ordnance risks in multiple provinces; recommends increased caution in Phnom Penh and specific provinces (Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear).

Categories: travel-and-transportation, geopolitics-and-conflicts

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 10/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 7/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 8/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 6/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Advisory affects travelers’ safety and movement across Cambodia, highlights active security risks (unrest, crime) and legacy hazards (unexploded ordnance) that can cause injury or restrict access to border and provincial areas.

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Cambodia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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