Thai embassy in Seoul warns Thais to avoid areas with large Cambodian communities
After four Thai men were attacked by a group of Cambodian men at a karaoke bar in South Korea, the Thai embassy in Seoul has urged Thais to avoid Cambodian neighbourhoods.
- The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul issued the warning after a group of 15-20 Cambodian men attacked four Thai men at a karaoke bar in South Korea.
- The embassy specifically advised Thai nationals to exercise caution and avoid areas with large Cambodian communities, particularly at night.
- The attack, which left two Thai men with head injuries from beer bottles, is believed to be linked to recent border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
- The assault reportedly began without warning after the Thai men identified their nationality to the Cambodian group.
Following an attack by a group of around 15–20 Cambodian men on four Thai men at a karaoke bar in the Mokpo Daebul area of South Korea, the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul has issued a warning for Thais to steer clear of areas with large Cambodian communities.
According to reports, the Cambodian group entered the karaoke venue and asked the four Thai men, “Which country are you from?” When they replied “Taegeuk-saram” (Thai people, in Korean), the group allegedly set upon them without warning.
Two Thai men were reportedly struck on the head with beer bottles, causing head wounds. The attack sparked chaos in the room, with microphones scattered across the floor, before all the assailants fled the scene.
The incident is believed to be linked to tensions over recent clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border.
The Thai Embassy in Seoul issued a notice via its official Facebook page, urging Thais in South Korea to exercise heightened caution when travelling to areas with large Cambodian communities, especially at night.
It called on Thai nationals to avoid such locations where possible and to remain vigilant at all times.
The Thai victims were reported to be holders of E-7 employment visas, which are issued to foreign skilled workers in South Korea for highly specialised roles such as IT engineers, technical experts, professional chefs, interpreters, designers and other positions in sectors facing labour shortages.
They have already filed a complaint with the local police.
