Cambodia’s Civil Aviation Authority Reaffirms Non-Discriminatory Safety for Thai Nationals

Sin Chansereyvutha, Spokesperson of the Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)

Phnom Penh, 9 January 2026 — Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has firmly rejected allegations of harassment or discrimination against Thai nationals at Cambodian international airports, reaffirming its commitment to equal treatment, safety, and aviation security.

SSCA spokesperson His Excellency Sin Chansereyvutha stated that Cambodian authorities apply standard, non-discriminatory security procedures to all passengers, regardless of nationality, in full compliance with international aviation and border management standards. The clarification follows claims by certain Thai media outlets alleging mistreatment of Thai travelers, particularly at Techo International Airport.

The spokesperson stressed that Thai passengers departing Cambodia with a clear travel history recorded in the system face no additional questioning. For Thai nationals entering Cambodia for the first time, routine security checks—including document verification and brief questioning—are conducted strictly for safety and security purposes. Other foreign nationals transiting through Thailand to Cambodia are not subject to additional scrutiny.

His Excellency Sin Chansereyvutha reaffirmed that Cambodia remains a safe, welcoming, and friendly destination. He further confirmed that air routes linking Bangkok–Phnom Penh, Bangkok–Siem Reap, and Phuket–Siem Reap continue to operate normally as of 9 January 2026, noting that only a small number of flights have been adjusted due to market demand.