Manila, July 26 -- he Philippine Embassy in Bangkok advised Filipinos against traveling to seven Thai provinces - Ubon Ratchatani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Sa Kaeo, Buri Ram, Chantaburi, and Trat - as the deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia entered their third day.
"Travel by Filipinos to the aforementioned provinces is highly discouraged due to the ongoing situation," the embassy said in a statement on Saturday.
"The Philippine Embassy in Thailand stands ready to assist all Filipinos in need and will continue to monitor the situation in Thailand."
Filipinos residing in the border areas, meanwhile, were told to "earnestly follow the advice, including any evacuation orders, from local public safety and community officials, their ...