Thailand-Cambodia direct bus service launched

Bangkok-Cambodia buses launched

Published: 21 Feb 2013 at 12.26
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The first buses directly connecting Thailand and Cambodia left Bangkok on Thursday, headed for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with the launch of a regular service to bolster tourism and economic ties between the two countries.

The first airconditioned bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh left Mor Chit terminal, followed by the first bus to Siem Reap, the Transport Co announced.

Drivers are ready to roll the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh officially launched on Thursday. (Photo by Pornprom Satrabhaya)

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BRRMBOB
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Discussion 7 : 22 Feb 2013 at 22.407
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FTA: "The first airconditioned bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh left Mor Chit terminal, followed by the first bus to Siem Reap, the Transport Co announced."
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Discussion 6 : 22 Feb 2013 at 22.146
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Great news, which bus station is offering this service? for Siem Reap and how it's look like? where can i buy ticket? how it look like when i don't have visa?
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Discussion 5 : 22 Feb 2013 at 03.595
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i think it is a great service and i too would like to know about the visa situation at the border, has the new thai/cambodian joint visa come in yet as this would definetly help, if not can you get the cambodian visa ($US25 plus picture) at this border, also do you swap bus's at the border,is there a web site where you can buy this ticket or where are they sold in either cambodia or bangkok/pattaya, is there a joining bus from pattaya to bangkok and vice versa and lastly is there a web site were we can find out all the info needed re my comments
i am from australia and intend to go between phnom penh (cambodia) and pattaya (thailand)
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Discussion 4 : 21 Feb 2013 at 19.294
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Great news, but it didn't inform us which bus station is offering this service?
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Discussion 3 : 21 Feb 2013 at 16.203
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I'd like to know how they are handling the visa process, specifically for foreigners on the bus. If they don't have something worked out passengers need to add 2-4 hours for Thai immigration at Aranyaprathet.
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Discussion 2 : 21 Feb 2013 at 13.572
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Very good for both countries. No more war please!
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Discussion 1 : 21 Feb 2013 at 13.061
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great news for backpackers and the adventurers
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