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The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Phnom Penh and Bangkok appealed to Indonesian citizens (
Indonesian citizen
) in
Thailand
and
Cambodia
to be aware of the ongoing conflict at the border.
In a post on Instagram, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh asked Indonesian citizens to be calm, not panic, and remain alert following the latest escalation of conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
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“The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh urges all Indonesian citizens residing in Cambodia to remain calm, not panic, and remain alert; pay attention to and obey the advice from local authorities regarding developments in the security situation,” said a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Monday (8/12).
“(Then) avoid or limit travel to conflict-affected areas in the provinces of Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey,” continued the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh also asked Indonesian citizens in Cambodia to pay close attention and follow developments in the situation from official sources, both from the Cambodian authorities, trusted media and the official media of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh.
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The Indonesian Embassy also asked Indonesian citizens to report themselves on the Peduli WNI portal (www.peduliwni.kemlu.go.id) to facilitate communication with Indonesian representatives.
“The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh will continue to monitor developments in the situation and further intensify communication with the Indonesian citizen community in various provinces in Cambodia. Indonesian citizens who need assistance can contact the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh via the Indonesian Citizen Protection Hotline: +855 12 813 282 and the Consular Hotline: +855 61 844 661,” said a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh.
Likewise, the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok also released an appeal on Instagram asking Indonesian citizens in Thailand, especially those in the Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani areas, to increase vigilance amidst the current situation.
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“Avoid travel to border areas that are currently declared affected or vulnerable and monitor information from the Thai government and the official channels of the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok,” said a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok.
The Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok also asked Indonesian citizens to remain calm and follow official directions from the Thai authorities, including officers at checkpoints or evacuation areas.
Indonesian citizens are also asked not to distribute information, photos or videos that have not been verified.
“The Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok will continue to monitor the situation together with the relevant authorities and is ready to provide assistance if needed. Indonesian citizens who need assistance can contact the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok Hotline: +66 929 031 103,” said a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok.
Thailand and Cambodia returned to war after a Bangkok soldier was killed and four soldiers were injured in a gunfight on the border at dawn Monday (8/12).
Thailand claims Cambodia opened fire first.However, Cambodia denied this and accused Thailand of carrying out the first attack.
The two parties themselves have been arguing for several days.
Following the soldier’s death, Thailand on Monday deployed F-16 fighter jets to attack Cambodian military infrastructure on the border.Cambodia meanwhile reportedly launched a BM-21 rocket into the Thai residential area of Buri Ram.
A total of 438,000 civilians in five border provinces have currently been evacuated by the Thai government.Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of civilians on the Cambodian side have also been moved to safe locations.
According to the Thai military, 18 soldiers have been injured so far.Meanwhile, according to Cambodia, nine of their civilians were injured due to the conflict.
Thailand and Cambodia are currently in a ceasefire.However, both countries accused each other of violating an agreement brokered by United States President Donald Trump.
The first Thai-Cambodian war erupted last July for five days.Bangkok-Phnom Penh then signed a peace agreement in Kuala Lumpur in October after being urged by Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as chairman of ASEAN this year.
At least 48 people died and around 300,000 people were displaced as a result of the Thailand-Cambodia war in July.
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