Cambodia Border Closure

[junkofdavid2]

There was a thread a while back (in July) about the possibility of closing the Cambodian border.

Any update on this for Aranyapet/PoiPet?

Is it closed or not?

[ubonjoe]

They are open.

[bjhabal]

Just came back from from there last Monday after spending 2 days in Poipet, still very well with hundreds of backpackers at the border immigration.

Bishop

[junkofdavid2]

Went there yesterday to do 90 visa run on my 1-year multi.

Still open, even MORE backpackers than my last time.

Boarded airconditioned VIP bus (which caters primarily to rich Thai gamblers) on Rama 4 in front of Lumpini part, paid 200 baht (roundtrip... just ask for a free return ticket while on the bus) which also covered lunch buffet at Holiday Palace Casino which included curry CRABS in their buffet!

Visa paid separately (either 1,000 baht or only 700 baht/20 USD if you're willing to risk arguing with them; plus 200 baht tea money to the immigration entry dude if you're staying for one day only). Even after willingly paying the all the "tea money" and "overpriced" 1,000 baht visa, still cost only 1,400 baht all in.

[PhootThaiMaiDai]

Went there yesterday to do 90 visa run on my 1-year multi.

Still open, even MORE backpackers than my last time.

Boarded airconditioned VIP bus (which caters primarily to rich Thai gamblers) on Rama 4 in front of Lumpini part, paid 200 baht (roundtrip... just ask for a free return ticket while on the bus) which also covered lunch buffet at Holiday Palace Casino which included curry CRABS in their buffet!

Visa paid separately (either 1,000 baht or only 700 baht/20 USD if you're willing to risk arguing with them; plus 200 baht tea money to the immigration entry dude if you're staying for one day only). Even after willingly paying the all the "tea money" and "overpriced" 1,000 baht visa, still cost only 1,400 baht all in.

VIP A/C Bus? Is there a website or phone number, or is it a just show up and pay cash (and where in Lumpini Park; near HSBC bridge, the Chalalonkorn Statue, etc)? Thanks!

[PhootThaiMaiDai]

VIP A/C Bus? Is there a website or phone number, or is it a just show up and pay cash (and where in Lumpini Park; near HSBC bridge, the Chalalonkorn Statue, etc)? Thanks!

Seems David is busy, but as a follow-up; 0400 departure from the Lumpini Park bus stop, just west of the HSBC / Rama IV pedestrian bridge. And still 200 baht and a decent 3 hour drive...