The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Department has advised Vietnamese nationals in Thailand and Cambodia to stay vigilant and strictly follow instructions from local authorities amid complicated security developments along the two countries’ border.

Vietnam is concerned about the current escalation of tensions in the border area between Cambodia and Thailand, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on July 24.

The Royal Thai Navy has deployed four warships near the border to support ground forces as the Thailand-Cambodia conflict enters its third day.

Vietnam has expressed concern over rising tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border and called on both nations to exercise restraint and avoid the use of force.

Deadly clashes have broken out between Cambodia and Thailand, with concerns the countries could be on the verge of war.

An 83rd-minute winner saw Vietnam claim a 2-1 win over Cambodia to finish top of Group B and advance into the ASEAN U-23 Championship semifinals.

Nguyen Dinh Bac scored the decisive goal to help Vietnam defeat Cambodia 2-1 in the final group stage match of the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship in Indonesia on Tuesday night.

The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has resulted in casualties and raised concerns of a prolonged crisis.

Caught between the United States and China, Vietnam and Cambodia choose economic pragmatism over political frictions.

More than 140 Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Cambodia; consular support and identity checks are underway.

Of the six F-16 fighter jets that Thailand readied to deploy along the disputed border, one of the aircraft fired into Cambodia and destroyed a military target, the Thai army said.