Thailand and Cambodia Reignite Tourism with New Cross-Border Bus Services

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For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic stopped travel, Thailand and Cambodia will resume their cross-border bus services, linking Bangkok with Phnom Penh and Siem Reap starting this Friday, November 29. After a pause of over three years, people can again enjoy easy travel between these iconic Southeast Asian destinations.

 

This news follows an agreement reached today, November 26, between Atthawit Rakchamroon, the Acting Managing Director of Thailand’s Transport Co., and Suo Vireak, the CEO of Vireak Buntham Express Co., Cambodia’s top bus operator. The partnership will operate along two important routes, both passing through the Aranyaprathet checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province.

 

These routes will reconnect the capitals, Bangkok and Phnom Penh, and reach the popular tourist site Siem Reap, known for the Angkor Wat temple complex. Atthawit Rakchamroon emphasized the reopening's importance, stating it will "promote tourism in both countries as Thailand and Cambodia have entered high season."

 

 

The Bangkok-Phnom Penh route will run daily at 7 a.m. from each city, taking approximately 11 hours with a ticket price of 900 baht. For quicker travel, the Bangkok-Siem Reap service departs at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. from both locations, lasts about 7 hours, and costs 750 baht.

 

With the pandemic situation improving, both nations aim to boost their tourism sectors, and this restored bus service is expected to be a significant step forward. Travellers can look forward to exploring the rich cultural connections between these neighboring countries with a safe, efficient, and affordable mode of transport ready to welcome them onboard.

 

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-- 2024-11-26