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Siem Reap Tourism Slumps Following Thai-Cambodian Border Closure
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Siem Reap faces a severe economic downturn as land-based tourism from Thailand vanishes, prompting the Cambodian government to subsidize airlines.
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Events
Border clashes occurred along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Permanent border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia were closed.
Siem Reap experienced a severe drop in land-based tourists from Thailand.
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport opened in 2023.
Techo International Airport opened in 2025.
In 2026, the CTB launched the Fly Cambodia Co-Marketing Grant to incentivize airlines.
Who & What's Involved
Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB)Siem ReapAngkor WatTecho International AirportFly Cambodia Co-Marketing Grant
Topics
Tourism CrisisThai-Cambodian RelationsAviation SubsidiesBorder ClosuresEconomic Downturn
Locations
Siem ReapAngkor WatThailand-Cambodia BorderSihanoukville