Chong Chom Border Crossing New Hours are officially 6 am to 10 pm (16 hrs) 7 days a week.

Hope they are more permanent than that sign looks! (Joke)

Its being reported in the BK Post front page that the hours have been extended for all 5 crossing between Thailand/Cambodia. Getting conflicting reports on SSK crossing need a confirmation.

Border crossing in Trat given extended opening hours to boost trade

Date : 15 มกราคม 2557

TRAT, 15 January 2014 (NNT) – An extension of operating hours has become effective at Ban Hat Lek Border Crossing in the eastern province of Trat and is expected help spur Thai-Cambodian trade and tourism.

According to Trat Governor Benjawan Anpruang, Ban Hat Lek is one of five permanent crossings on the Thai-Cambodian border that have been granted permission by the government to open longer hours, from 7 am-8 pm previously to 6 am-10 pm. The extension is in accord with the Cabinet resolution on October 29, 2013, and takes effect from January 13, 2014, onwards.

Trade at the border market and transport of goods between the two countries are expected to greatly benefit from the hour extension. It will also facilitate tourists traveling in and out of the Kingdom and is deemed as a good preparation for the ASEAN Community’s upcoming establishment.

The other four border crossings enjoying the longer opening hours consist of Ban Laem and Ban Phakkat Border Crossings in Chanthaburi, Ban Khlong Luek Border Crossing in Sa Kaeo and Chong Chom Border Crossing in Surin.

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Just back from a 4 day trip to Cambodia and I have to say that I think the border officials must have had charm school lessons.

The Cambodian visa were efficient and helpful and the Cambodian immigration desk did the best they could with a new computerised system.

But the Thai immigration guys - on exit and entry - were welcoming, smiling, efficient, courteous and humorous. All qualities that they have not been renowned for in the past. Well done to them, it makes for a pleasant crossing.