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Flight chaos between Thailand and Cambodia – tourists worried!
Sky Angkor Airlines experienced flight disruptions between Thailand and Cambodia on October 9, 2025, including cancellations and delays, due to political tensions and border conflicts. Find out about the impact on travelers and the tourism sector.
Flight chaos between Thailand and Cambodia – tourists worried!
On October 9, 2025, travelers between Thailand and Cambodia will be affected by drastic flight disruptions. Sky Angkor Airlines recorded a total of three flight cancellations and three delays, which hit both business travelers and tourists hard. These problems spanned very important flights: such as flight SWM672, which was scheduled from Techo International (KTI) to Suvarnabhumi Bangkok (BKK) and was scheduled to take off at 07:30. Similar delays affected flights SWM673 and SWM675, which were scheduled for 9:45 a.m. and 2:50 p.m.
Like [Travel and Tour World](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/sky-angkor-airlines-witness-travel-interruption-between -thailand-and-cambodia-as-triple-flight-cancellations-affects-passengers-in-bangkok-and-phnom-penh-new-update/) reported, almost 30% of Sky Angkor Airlines flights were delayed. Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport, one of the busiest in Asia, is particularly affected by this situation. The crisis could not only harm passengers' individual travel plans, but also seriously impact the tourism situation in both countries.
Tourism in danger
The impact is particularly noticeable as Phnom Penh plays a central role in Cambodian tourism, particularly in terms of access to the country's numerous historical sites. Travelers are therefore urged to consider alternative flights and find out about possible refunds or compensation in connection with the flight cancellations.
These developments come as no surprise given the current situation on the Thai-Cambodian border. According to Nation Thailand, military clashes are increasing, resulting in a significant decline in tourist numbers. Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has already issued an urgent appeal for holidaymakers to avoid volatile areas, and local tourism offices are scrambling to provide up-to-date information.
Political and economic tensions
At the same time, [Tagesschau](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/kambodscha-thailand- Grenzstreit-100.html) reports that Thailand has almost closed the border with Cambodia. The “Ban Khlong Luek” border crossing is particularly affected, which limits the mobility of many business travelers and tourists. Reports of those affected such as Lim Intrachit, who can no longer travel to Cambodia to sell her goods, and Chanta Wo, who is unable to attend a funeral due to the border closure, provide further insight into the personal tragedies this situation brings.
The border closure, on the other hand, could also have political motives. It is speculated to be a move by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to consolidate her position, particularly in light of an impending no-confidence motion against her. Tensions between the two countries are not new; they have their roots in centuries-old disputes, particularly over a temple complex near the border.
The situation remains tense for travelers between Thailand and Cambodia. In the current situation, it is advisable to always stay in contact with the respective airlines and local authorities in order to obtain the latest information and to adjust your own travel plans if necessary.