Driving To Siem Reap From Thailand

[wilko]

I want over the Xmas hols to drive my pickup to Siem Reap, but have still to hear from anyone who has actually done it.

So I hoping to hear from someone who has taken a private vehicle (Thai registered) from Thailand into Cambodia and back.

What documents did you need, what formalities and costs did you incur on the border - both ways and what hassles if any did you encounter with Cambodian authorities whilst in the country?

What about insurance, where are you allowed to go? Is there private vehicle access into the Ankhor Wat compound? How much?

What extra things should I take for the journey/truck?

Also is anyone interested in forming a convoy?

Thanks in advance......

[Jai Dee]

Wilko,

Check out these threads:

Thread 1

Thread 2

Thread 3

[wilko]

Wilko,

Check out these threads:

Yes....but I still can't find a single posting by someone who as ACTUALLY done it....

Did you do it in the end?

I'm not worried about the roads, I'm trying to find out about paperwork, and restrictions on where you can go etc.

[Jai Dee]

Did you do it in the end?

No... I was convinced that at that time of year it would be too wet... so maybe in the dry season.

I will definitely be flying.

[wilko]

Did you do it in the end?

No... I was convinced that at that time of year it would be too wet... so maybe in the dry season.

I will definitely be flying.

i've been looking into this for some time now and I still haven't met a single person who's actually done it....lots of advice but no practical experience.

e.g. RHD is actually illegal in Cambodia! You must have a Cambodian driving licence.....is a Thai one valid under the ASEAN treaty? What about other licences.....

I still think it's do-able but I reckon with two or more vehicles. It's not that far!

[BambinA]

From Thai Trekking forum

http://www.trekkingthai.com/board/print.ph...=2&No=57799

The girl wanted to drive from TH to SR

summary

- bad road, the car would get a problem about choke up and engine

How to contact with the Gov.

1 Thai side

- contact with the Cambodia Embassy in BKK

- contact with the officer at the border

- contack with the consular for car's tax

- contact with the Dep. of land transpotation for the car's passort and a sticker

these processes u have to paid thousands

2 Cambodia side

- contact with the officer at the border

- pay for fake/illegal taxes form officers in small borders inside (atleast 2-4 places)

เอางี้แล้วกันนะครับ แค่เรื่องการทำรถเข้าในกัมพูชา ก้อต้องไปทำเรื่องที่สถานทูตแจ้งการนำรถเข้า เอกสารต่างๆอีกมากมาย (ไม่รวมที่ต้องไปทำที่ขนส่งรของเรา และด่านศุลกากรที่โรงเกลือ ยุ่งพอกัน) ถ้าคุณเอาเข้าแค่คันเดียว หรือไม่ใช่การจัดคาราวานไปยิ่งเป็นเรื่องยากใหญ่ ผมมองว่าสำหรับ คนธรรมดาที่ไม่มีเส้นมีสาย เป็นเรื่องยากมากครับ (ตัวผมเคยเอาเข้าไปห้าคันจัดเป็นคาราวาน) เรื่องถนนไม่ต้องห่วงเลยถ้าเป็นรถเก่ง กลับมาต้องเช็คช่วงล่างทั้งระบบ เพราะถนนแย่มากสำหรับรถเก่ง ถ้าหน้าฝนบางช่วงอาจผ่านไม่ได้ เรื่องอันตราย แน่นอนที่คุณต้องยอมรับคือด่านเถื่อนที่ไม่รู้ว่าเค้าจะ ขออะไรจากคุณ แม้กระทั่งรถคามรี่ที่เช่าจากชายแดนไปยังต้องจ่าย ถ้าสติ๊กเกอร์หน้ารถไม่ใหญ่พอ แผนที่ ไม่มีความจำเป็นต้องใช้ถ้าไปแค่เสียมเรียบ เพราะตรงเป็นท่อ สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวในเสียมเรียบสามารถขับรรถไปได้ไม่มีปัญหา ขับไม่ยาก ค่ารรมเนียม เรื่องนี้เรื่องใหญ่ แค่ฝั่งไทยก้อเป็นพันแล้วครับ 1. เจ้าหน้าที่ตรวจคนผ่านแดน 2. ศุลกากรเกี่ยวกับเรื่องภาษีรถ 3. ขนส่งที่จะ ต้องไปทำ Passport รถยนต์ และรับสติ๊กเกอร์รถไทยแลนด์มา (สำหรับฝั่งไทยมีใบเสร็จเกือบทุกอย่าง ยกเว้นศุลกากรอาจขอเพิ่มเพื่อความรวดเร็วในการดำเนินการ) ฝั่งเขมร1. เจ้าหน้าที่ผ่านแดน 2. เจ้าหน้าที่เก็บภาษีเถื่อน ประมาณ ไม่ต่ำกว่า สี่ด่านกว่าจะถึงเสียมเรียบ (ไม่มีที่ใดมีใบเสร็จไม่ต้องขอให้ยาก) คุณก้อลองพิจารณาเอาแล้วกันครับจากข้อมูลที่ผมให้ไป

[jdinasia]

Thanks Bambi

after the overland drive we did to SR before via bus company ... there is NO WAY I'd take the honda Jazz there!

[Axel]

Just googled and found this link:

http://www.ultimatejourney.com/CambodiaRoads.html

Guess, I stick to the planes.

[wilko]

Just googled and found this link:

http://www.ultimatejourney.com/CambodiaRoads.html

Guess, I stick to the planes.

looks like fun to me....I plan to go in the dry not the wet and those photos are 6 years old!

But I still don't know about carnets etc....Bambi has pointed me in the right direction though.

Edited September 6, 2006 by wilko

[jdinasia]

There was a Lorry (BIG TRUCK) busted through a bridge on our way ..... we were stuck for HOURS waiting on 2 pickups to come and get us from the other side. Then another 2 hours into SR packed 16 to the back of a truck with backpacks etc! Had we been driving we would have been stuck for almost 2 days waiting on them to lear and repair that bridge

[JCCR6]

I want over the Xmas hols to drive my pickup to Siem Reap, but have still to hear from anyone who has actually done it.

So I hoping to hear from someone who has taken a private vehicle (Thai registered) from Thailand into Cambodia and back.

What documents did you need, what formalities and costs did you incur on the border - both ways and what hassles if any did you encounter with Cambodian authorities whilst in the country?

What about insurance, where are you allowed to go? Is there private vehicle access into the Ankhor Wat compound? How much?

What extra things should I take for the journey/truck?

Also is anyone interested in forming a convoy?

Thanks in advance......

As for the driving in Angkor Wat question, it's highly unlikely they would let you. I came back from Siem Reap 3 weeks ago. My friend knew one of the security guards (a previous student of his), and after a bit of persuasion allowed us to ride around on dirt bikes, but it wasn't straight forward. The cost was the standard entry price (20 bucks I think).

[sabaijai]

Just googled and found this link:

http://www.ultimatejourney.com/CambodiaRoads.html

Guess, I stick to the planes.

That info is six years old. I know a couple of people who have driven to Siem Reap from Aran, they said it wasn't all that bad, but you do need a sturdy vehicle with high road clearance.

[jdinasia]

I went in Nov ... the roads WERE that bad!

[Rinrada]

Used to do the run in 1992/3 and the road wasnt too bad then.

Japanese army lads had been tasked to rebuilt some of the bridges (from an earlier era)but looking at the pics they didnt do a very good job. .....liked their sushi too much.

Also always travelled with a wee bit of protection... and dont mean condoms.

The rubber sandal boys brigades could be a little bit contemptuous sometimes although generally they were OK....

case of Sok Subai . Arkun Sharan..Tom Tom...& a cheerfull..Lee Hai...

[Moonfruit]

In answer to your original post, no i havent driven it, but i would sure be interested in joining you.

I have done a couple weeks motorcycle touring in Cambodia a couple of years ago, and i can honestly say that it was the highlight of my life. A truly amazing experience.

Yes, the roads suck but nothing a decent 4 wheel drive couldnt handle. Currently i have an Escape, and i wouldnt be worried about the road to Siem Reap.

Drop me a PM if you find out any further info. I suppose one way to find out would be just to have a drive to Aranya one weekend and see what they say when you turn up at the border with the car.

[wilko]

In answer to your original post, no i havent driven it, but i would sure be interested in joining you.

I have done a couple weeks motorcycle touring in Cambodia a couple of years ago, and i can honestly say that it was the highlight of my life. A truly amazing experience.

Yes, the roads suck but nothing a decent 4 wheel drive couldnt handle. Currently i have an Escape, and i wouldnt be worried about the road to Siem Reap.

Drop me a PM if you find out any further info. I suppose one way to find out would be just to have a drive to Aranya one weekend and see what they say when you turn up at the border with the car.

What a refreshing reply....I've just got back from the pub...so I'll PM you in the next couple of days!