The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued travel warnings for certain border areas in three popular holiday destinations ahead of summer 2026
Britons planning trips to three popular holiday destinations have been cautioned against visiting certain regions.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel warnings for parts of Turkey, Thailand and Mexico.
With summer holidays fast approaching, it’s crucial to take on board advice from the FCDO before organising your getaway.
Turkey
Turkey-Syria border
The FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the Turkish border with Syria. This is due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism, the FCDO said.
Thailand
The FCDO also advises against travel to the following areas in Thailand:
Thailand-Malaysia border
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border due to regular attacks in the provinces by the border with Malaysia.
These areas include: Pattani Province, Yala Province, Narathiwat Province, the districts of Chana, Thepa, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi in southern Songkhla Province.
FCDO also advises against all but essential travel on the Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line that runs through these provinces.
Thailand-Cambodia border
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the land border with Cambodia.
In July 2025, the countries fought along parts of the border. The fighting included the use of rocket and artillery fire. Tensions remain and unexploded landmines in the border area remain a point of concern.
Mexico
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the following areas of Mexico:
- State of Baja California
- State of Chihuahua
- State of Sinaloa
- State of Zacatecas
- State of Michoacán
- State of Jalisco
- State of Colima
- State of Guerrero
- State of Chiapas
It is important to follow advise from the FCDO if planning a trip to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup between July 11 and July 19.
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