Americans traveling to Cambodia are facing a new warning from the U.S.State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the country.The department issued a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for Cambodia on Sept.
15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.DEADLY DRUGS, CRIME AND KIDNAPPING FLAGGED AT TOURIST HOT SPOT KNOWN FOR ANCIENT WONDERSWhile the country overall remains at Level 2, some areas carry the State Department's highest Level 4 warning, or "Do Not Travel."Americans are advised not to travel to areas along the Cambodian-Thai border due to unrest, according to the advisory.Americans traveling to Cambodia, pictured above, are facing a new warning from the U.S.State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the Southeast Asian country.
(iStock)The State Department also warns travelers to exercise increased caution in Phnom Penh due to crime.The provinces of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom all carry increased warnings due to unexploded ordnance, the advisory notes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERFor Americans who do decide to travel to Cambodia, the State Department also shares this blunt advice: "Do not physically resist any robbery attempt."The State Department also highly recommends purchasing travel insurance and checking whether coverage includes evacuation assistance, medical insurance and trip cancellations.The State Department just issued an "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for Cambodia, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.(iStock)Travelers are also warned about Cambodia's strict drug laws.Cambodia has a "zero-tolerance policy for drug offenses," according to State Department travel guidance, and possessing even small quantities of illegal drugs can lead to arrest and detention.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE ...