Poipet Run

[350torana]

Today did a run for 30 day to Poipet. The last week or so been reading all the hype generated by a certain website . I have been a walker since November, with a two trips through Don Muang thrown in, still not sure if leaving by air constitues "back to back " . Oh well.

Had , no problems at all. The 6 am start and my father-in-laws aspirations to Nigel Mansell status was a bit hairy . He got us there from Ban Kapi to the border in a bit over 2 hours .

Anyways,i am one of those fools who use the touts to get me through . Pretty obvious they are in partnership with the Cambodonian officials and because of this u get in and out a ###### of alot quicker, cost more baht of course!! Didn't have even have to walk past all the casinos to get stamped out after getting the visa. They did everything on the spot .

Oh well, going back through Thai immigration, had no problems. Asked Thai officials and the touts about walkers, said " no problem " . Only drawback was all the Thai tourists exiting who do not seem to understand one line is for aliens oh well thier country I guess .

Cheers

[unbiasbob]

Today did a run for 30 day to Poipet. The last week or so been reading all the hype generated by a certain website . I have been a walker since November, with a two trips through Don Muang thrown in, still not sure if leaving by air constitues "back to back " . Oh well.

Had , no problems at all. The 6 am start and my father-in-laws aspirations to Nigel Mansell status was a bit hairy . He got us there from Ban Kapi to the border in a bit over 2 hours .

Anyways,i am one of those fools who use the touts to get me through . Pretty obvious they are in partnership with the Cambodonian officials and because of this u get in and out a ###### of alot quicker, cost more baht of course!! Didn't have even have to walk past all the casinos to get stamped out after getting the visa. They did everything on the spot .

Oh well, going back through Thai immigration, had no problems. Asked Thai officials and the touts about walkers, said " no problem " . Only drawback was all the Thai tourists exiting who do not seem to understand one line is for aliens oh well thier country I guess .

Cheers

Dig the report dude. I'm using the touts next run based on your story. My time aint worth a few measly baht. Those touts get pennies and save your behind mega aggravation. no need to super keenyow cheap charlie over the deal like I hear about all the time

[Guest chingy]

the touts came back from the other side, you ask him where is my passport, and he say what passport, you say the one i gave you, he say i don't know anything about your passport, Ouch!

Dig the report dude. I'm using the touts next run based on your story. My time aint worth a few measly baht. Those touts get pennies and save your behind mega aggravation. no need to super keenyow cheap charlie over the deal like I hear about all the time

yes its not worth a few measly baht, and yes the touts only get pennies, but i bet you selling your passport make their day

[bonsaimax]

I absolutely agree with you Chingy. I would never entrust my passport, work permit, or any important document to any of those shady characters. Doing that would definitely ENDANGER your stay in the country. Better safe than sorry.