Amid the ongoing clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, the Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Saturday advised its citizens to avoid travelling to the border areas between the two countries.

“In view of the ongoing clashes at the Cambodia-Thailand border, Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the border areas,” the Embassy said in a statement.

“In case of any emergency. Indian nationals may approach the Embassy of India, Phnom Penh at +855 92881676 or email cons.phnompenh@mea.gov.in,” it further said.

On Friday, the Indian Embassy in Thailand issued a similar advisory, asking its citizens to exercise caution and avoid travelling to seven provinces along the border.

“In view of the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travelers to Thailand are advised to check updates from Thai official sources, including TAT  (Tourism Authority of Thailand) Newsroom,” it said in a social media post.

It also shared a post by the TAT Newsroom that urged travellers not to visit certain places in seven provinces.

Thailand is a popular destination for Indian tourists, with more than 15 Indian cities offering direct air connectivity to the Southeast Asian nation.

Thai and Cambodian troops have been engaged in an intense clash over a disputed border, killing at least 16 people so far. Thousands of people have been evacuated to safer places on both sides of the border.