Preah Vihear

leebie · April 21, 2013

hi im visiting the inlaws in sisaket at the begining of july,taking my daughter and bf both farang to the village for the first time ..im wanting to show them he sights does anyone no if preah vihear is open at the moment,

khwaibah · April 21, 2013

Preah Vihear has been closed from the Thailand side since 2008 and at this moment you can go no further than Sao Thong Chai (14.442358, 104.731666 (End of the road in Thailand) GPS on GE) as the Thai Army has the road closed due to the ICJ ruling forth coming. If you have means it can be accessed from the Cambodian side from Siem Reap.

Edited April 21, 2013 by khwaibah

leebie · April 21, 2013

thx for that didnt think it was that long since i last went,need to think of some where else to take them maybe bottle temple ..any suggestions

khwaibah · April 21, 2013

on the 24

thx for that didnt think it was that long since i last went,need to think of some where else to take them maybe bottle temple ..any suggestions

Put the aquarium in SiSaket on your list with the bottle temple. If you have the time check out

Phanom Rung Templ just south of Nang Rong on the 24 highway. Fantastic you wont be sorry.

14.5347944638, 102.946806356 (Phahom Rung). Keep your ears and eyes open to the border conditions.

MeMock · April 21, 2013

Still worth dropping down to Preah vihear (even though the actual temple is closed from the Thai side) as you can still access the Mor E Daeng cliff which still offers great views across Cambodia.

Edited April 21, 2013 by MeMock

khwaibah · April 21, 2013

Still worth dropping down to Preah vihear (even though the actual temple is closed from the Thai side) as you can still access the Mor E Daeng cliff which still offers great views across Cambodia.

No it is not.

No activity at Thai-Cambodian border

ICJ HEARING

No activity at Thai-Cambodian border

The Nation

A photo dated October 19, 2008 shows a Cambodian soldier stands guard at Preah Vihear temple near Cambodian-Thai border in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. EPA/MAK REMISSA

SI SA KET: -- Traffic to Preah Vihear was closed at Lam Huay Dan Bridge, in Si Sa Ket's Phumsrol village, ahead of the hearings on the Hindu temple at the International Court of Justice on Monday.

Soldiers stationed at the bridge set up a checkpoint to screen people and vehicles entering the area.

Non-residents were not allowed to enter the Phra Viharn National Park, which is adjacent to the Preah Vihear temple ruin.

The road to Mor E-Dang Cliff, a scenic overlook near the trail to Preah Vihear Temple, has been closed since April 6.

Silence rules in villages located near the Thai-Cambodian border, without the Songkran festival celebration.

Banyong Tangsook, chief of Phumsrol village, said that all villagers have remained calm, ahead of the hearing.

The hearing will start today through April 19, following Cambodia’s request for the ICJ’s interpretation of the 1962 ruling concerning a plot of land adjacent to the temple. Cambodia will testify today, starting from 3pm. Thailand’s testimony is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17.

Channel 3 reported on Monday that some villagers, living within the trajectory, have prepared necessary items and are ready to flee home should any clash happen.

-- The Nation 2013-04-15

Patronus · April 21, 2013

Depending on how long they are staying, why not consider a trip to Angkor Wat.

You are not far from the Chong sa Ngam border and then less than 2 hours to Siem Reap.

You can always visit Khao Phra Wiharn on the way back.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Preah_Vihear

Khun Watchaporn · April 21, 2013

Shame. My family is over here and we're doing a week road trip around Southern Thailand next week or the week after. Phra Mo E Deang and Prasat Don Tuan were on the agenda.

Hope the ruling is done soon and it's opened up to the cliffs again, at least.

daboyz1 · April 21, 2013

on the 24

thx for that didnt think it was that long since i last went,need to think of some where else to take them maybe bottle temple ..any suggestions

Put the aquarium in SiSaket on your list with the bottle temple. If you have the time check out

Phanom Rung Templ just south of Nang Rong on the 24 highway. Fantastic you wont be sorry.

14.5347944638, 102.946806356 (Phahom Rung). Keep your ears and eyes open to the border conditions.

That bottle temple is pretty cool. I went there a few years ago with the wife and family. I'll have to check out the aquarium next time I'm there.

ubonrthai · April 22, 2013

I just called Khao Phra Wihan National Park (081-264-8727) and they said there's no plan to open Pa Mo I Daeng Cliff yet. Last week was just the hearings. They don't make a ruling until October on Preah Vihear. If the ultra-nationalists leave the area and things calm down for a bit, I bet they open the cliff again soon but it will definitely be closed before the ruling in October. Call that phone number to check when you arrive.

Here's a few alternative places likely within a couple hours of you. All links have maps to locations.

Huai Luang Waterfall น้ำตกห้วยหลวง (One of the best waterfalls in the country.)

Emerald Triangle (Where Laos, Cambodia & Thailand meet)

Million Bottle Temple

Prathat Ruang Rong Temple

Huay Jan Waterfall น้ำตกห้วยจันทร์

Samrong Kiat Waterfall น้ำตกสำโรงเกียรติ

Wang Yai Waterfall น้ำตกวังใหญ่

Huai Sawai Waterfall นำ้ตกห้วยสวาย

Phu Hin Dang ภูหินด่าง (Requires hiking)

Phanom Rung Historical Park ปราสาทหินพนมรุ้ง

You may even want to go over to Pha Taem.

Edited April 22, 2013 by ubonrthai

Khun Watchaporn · April 22, 2013

Emerald Triangle (Where Laos, Cambodia & Thailand meet)

What's it like getting to the point where the three countries meet?

My mother has a romantic notion of there being a nice road up where you drive up then get out and stand at a point marking the 3 countries.

I explained it won't be like that at all but she's still undeterred from wanting to go there.

map

What's it like driving up to this point at least?

Cheers.

ubonrthai · April 22, 2013

Last time I was there you had to park on the NW corner of the lake where you can see a military camp on the map. Then they won't let you walk beyond this point. You used to be able to go to the actual point where the 3 countries meet but not anymore. Maybe in the future. It's probably not worth your time unless you want to say that you've been there which made it worth it to me a couple times.

isanbirder · April 22, 2013

on the 24

thx for that didnt think it was that long since i last went,need to think of some where else to take them maybe bottle temple ..any suggestions

Put the aquarium in SiSaket on your list with the bottle temple. If you have the time check out

Phanom Rung Templ just south of Nang Rong on the 24 highway. Fantastic you wont be sorry.

14.5347944638, 102.946806356 (Phahom Rung). Keep your ears and eyes open to the border conditions.

If you go to Phanom Rung, go the extra few kms down the road to Muang Tam. Another Khmer site,much quieter, and to my mind more atmospheric than Phanom Rung.

Arkady · April 22, 2013

You can enter from the Cambodian side. They are trying to encourage visitors with free entrance. The road from Siem Reap has been upgraded for movement of troops and materiel, so you can now do a day trip from Siem Reap and transfer to a motor bike to go up the hill. Doesn't seem like the Thai side will be open for a long time and when it does there will be the special extra price for foreigners just for passing the bit of Thai dirt on the way.

leebie · April 22, 2013

Thx for the info hopefully we will check out some of the waterfalls last time they where as dry as snuff but been july maybe there be some rain....

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UbonTaz · April 23, 2013

July is the Candle Festival and all its activities and offers a lot to do and see here in Ubon.

Northside · April 23, 2013

I visited Huai Luang Waterfall in July last year. Lot of water and very nice day.
The water is good for a swim as well.

From this water fall it is only 1-2 drive up to Pah taem national park which is also worth a visit. On the way you can do some shopping at the Thai/Lao boarder.