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Poipet(Khmer: ក្រុង ប៉ោយប៉ែត) is a city in northwest of Cambodia on the border to Thailand. Here the most popular route of entry to Cambodia is overland. Many individual tourists and tour groups now use this traffic route, as the temples of Angkor Wat are only a 4-hour drive away.
background
The city itself, sadly but true, has nothing to offer a traveler. There are guest houses, but every tourist should find their way to as soon as possible Siem Reap or across the border to Thailand compete.
getting there
For the last part in Aranyaprathet to the border, it is best to take a tuk-tuk (approx. THB 60) from the train station. Often drivers and touts try to guide the unsuspecting tourist to the Cambodian consulate for a fee to get a visa. This is absolutely unnecessary, visas on arrival are issued at the border. The e-Visa is also accepted at this border crossing.
Obtaining visas is theoretically easy, the forms are simple, but underpaid and corrupt officials can make it a nerve-wracking ordeal. The official price of the visa is $ 30, but it practically depends on the mood of the officer in charge. The prepared dollar bills are often not accepted and the official insists on payment in Thai baht and can only be appeased by a few more dollars. The only way to avoid these annoyances is to obtain the visa in advance (at the embassy or as an e-Visa via the Internet). Information about onward travel to Siem Reap can be found in the article there.
By train
Those arriving from Thailand arrive by bus or train in the border town of Aranyaprathet. The Thai border post Aranyaprathet-Ban Klong Luk Border Station opened on July 1, 2019. It is not yet clear when the planned cross-border passenger traffic will begin.
A train from Phnom Penh will run via Battambang on Tuesdays at the beginning of 2019. Wednesday to Friday there are three trains a day from / to {{Sisophon]].
In the street
| Distances | |
| Phnom Penh | 409 km |
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| Siem Reap | 152 km |
| Sisophone | 48 km |
| Battambang | 117 km |
| Bangkok | 265 km |
For the journey out Siem Reap you can take a private taxi (approx USD 40)
By bus
Several bus companies travel to Poipet from different locations
- of Phnom Penh:
- Phnom Penh Public Transport drives to Poipet once a day. Departure is at the central market.
- of Siem Reap
- The bus company Neak Krorhorm Travel & Tours operates the route with their coaches.
mobility
Moped taxis are waiting for customers everywhere.
Tourist Attractions
activities
shop
kitchen
There are ubiquitous food stalls everywhere.
- Capitol restaurant, at RN 6; 2 km from the border. Restaurant with AC.Price: Food is THB 50-100.
- The casinos, right on the border. If you gamble, you can go to the free buffet - good and clean clothes are a prerequisite.
nightlife
The city is known throughout Southeast Asia for its casinos. In 2005 there were 8 pieces. Thai players in particular are also attracted, as gambling is prohibited in their country.
accommodation
- Poipet Phnom Pich Guest House, on the main road about 1.5 km from the border crossing. Cheap, acceptable; small windowless rooms with fan, bathroom, toilet.Price: Baht 150.
- Nita Guest House, next to the casinos and the Cambodian customs post. Mobile: 855 (0)12-832026. Clean rooms with AC, bathroom and toilet.Price: Baht 500.
- Liv Hov Guest House. In a nameless side street - just tell the name of the motorcycle taxi driver. One of the best and cleanest places to stay.Price: 200-250 Baht (fan, bath / toilet, TV) 350 Baht (with AC).
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Web links
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