Crossing the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border
When traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap, the direct route is via the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border crossing. This border crossing can be a financial pain for inexperienced travellers, having witnessed many tourists falling to the scams that occur at the Thai side of the border. What should I know before taking this crossing?
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Can you cross the border from Thailand to Cambodia?
Cambodian Border Crossings International travelers can cross the Thailand-Cambodia border at any of the following points: Aranyaprathet, Thailand to Poipet, Cambodia (eVisa accepted) Hat Lek, Thailand to Koh Kong, Cambodia (Cham Yeam Checkpoint), which is the most direct access to Sihanoukville (eVisa accepted)Which country is Poipet?
PoipetPoipet \u1794\u17c9\u17c4\u1799\u1794\u17c9\u17c2\u178fCountryCambodiaProvinceBanteay MeancheyMunicipalityPoipetPopulation (2019)7 more rowsHow do you get from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok?
The best way to get from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs \u0e3f95 - \u0e3f1200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chachoengsao, which costs \u0e3f180 - \u0e3f300 and takes 4h 25m.Where is Aran Thailand?
Aranyaprathet (\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e28, also Aran Yaprathet, Aranya Prathet, or just Aran) is a border town in Eastern Thailand (Sa Kaeo province). Nearby is Poipet; Cambodia's busiest land crossing, which is the most popular tourist route for travel between Bangkok and Siem Reap (and the Angkor Archaeological Park).Crossing into Cambodia through Aranyaprathet Poipet Border
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