The Angkor Wat Experience - Siem Reap 28th January 2013

[CO-CO]

Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present their 10th  discovery tour to Siem Reap, from where you can visit the world famous Angkor Wat.

The price of  4,250/4,750 Baht per person (based on 2 people sharing a superior room / deluxe room at City River hotel)  or 4,350 Baht per person (based on 2 people sharing a deluxe room at La Niche D’Angkor hotel)  includes return minibus/coach travel from Prakhonchai to Siem Reap and 3 nights, plus breakfast, in either the City River or La Niche hotels. Both have swimming pools.
For single travelers the cost will be 5,800 Baht (superior) or 6,750 Baht (deluxe) at City River or 6,100 Baht at La Niche D’Angkor.
www.cityriverhotel.com         www.lanichedangkor.com

Alternative accommodation for single travelers is  provided at the Wooden Angkor hotel, where the cost is 5,300 Baht          http://woodenangkorhotel.com

28 Jan     08.45   Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel   by 13.00
29 Jan     09.00   Visit to Angkor Wat (optional) or possibly Preah Vihaar
30 Jan    Free day - consider trip to floating villages on Tonle Sap
31 Jan    11.30 Depart hotel - arrive Prakhonchai approx 15.00

The itinerary allows time on the day of arrival to discover Siem Reap and perhaps visit the National Museum that has a whole floor dedicated to Buddha. A useful source of information prior to visiting Angkor Wat. There are several Buddhist temples in Siem Reap including Wat Preah which is close to the City River hotel. Alternatively, you may wish to relax with a glass of Angkor draft beer for 50 Cents (15 Baht) in Pub Street !

All  hotels are within 5 minutes of the town centre by tuk-tuk.  Each are approx 10 minutes walk into town.

Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468

[CO-CO]

Just a brief reminder for anyone wishing to go on this trip in January - we need to confirm numbers by 7th January.

[sao baht]

I've always wanted to see Angkor Wat.
If I met you at the boarder is there any chance of a free lift to  Siem Reap ( if there are any empty seats  )
There could be a beer init for you 
   

[Prakhonchai Nick]

I've always wanted to see Angkor Wat.
If I met you at the boarder is there any chance of a free lift to  Siem Reap ( if there are any empty seats  )
There could be a beer init for you 
   

Would you be returning on your broomstick sao baht?

[pablo]

Some good news for your tours....

Thai-Cambodia single visa effective Thursday

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/328007/thai-cambo-single-visa-effective-tomorrow

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Thanks Pablo for your input, but it is not what it appears.

It only applies to those who apply for a tourist visa before they come to Thailand. Most tourists arrive and are issued with a 30 day visa-exempt stamp.

[sao baht]

Most tourists arrive and are issued with a 30 day visa-exempt stamp.

By land only 15 days 
Not sure about about those that arrive on a Broomstick 

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Most tourists arrive and are issued with a 30 day visa-exempt stamp.

By land only 15 days 
Not sure about about those that arrive on a Broomstick 

If you left on one too, you wouldn't have to bother with stamps at the border! 

[CO-CO]

I've always wanted to see Angkor Wat.
If I met you at the boarder is there any chance of a free lift to  Siem Reap ( if there are any empty seats  )
There could be a beer init for you 
 

As you are well aware, young  man, there is no such thing as a free lunch (or free beer or free ride!). You are welcome to join for a contribution to overheads and we can source a suitable hotel commensurate with your means.

Probably at less than soi 6 prices :-)

[pablo]

Thanks Pablo for your input, but it is not what it appears.

It only applies to those who apply for a tourist visa before they come to Thailand. Most tourists arrive and are issued with a 30 day visa-exempt stamp.

Yeah...not sure of how they are going to interpret this for expats, with long term non-immigrant visa's from Thailand?

Surely though, an argument could be made that you are certainly a "tourist" in Cambodia.

Hey, $20 USD is worth a few "cold ones" no?

[smoooth2]

Some good news for your tours....

Thai-Cambodia single visa effective Thursday

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/328007/thai-cambo-single-visa-effective-tomorrow

So how is this different from the current TR Tourist Visa that has to be obtained outside Thai ?
(60 days + 30 days extension)

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Cambodia officially obtain $20 from every tourist. Can't see them giving this up in a hurry from every tourist that first passes through Thailand.

[pablo]

Cambodia officially obtain $20 from every tourist. Can't see them giving this up in a hurry from every tourist that first passes through Thailand.

I guess (in retrospect) that I jumped the gun a bit, by assuming that "all" Thai visa holders would be able to enter Cambodia free of the $20 visa charge...and vice versa. 

To think that either would be willing to give up the income from (visa) fees, was naive and not thought out.  555

My bad!

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Not your fault Pablo. The blame lies with the Bangkok Post for very poor reporting -as usual!

[Prakhonchai Nick]

" If a visitor applies for a visa at a Thai embassy, the documents will be forwarded to its Cambodian counterpart for approval, which will have the authority to reject the application, and vice versa. Also, visa fees for both countries will have to be paid. For instance, the Thai embassy will charge Bt1,000 for entry into Thailand and the tourist will have to pay the Cambodian visa fee upon arrival in that country and vice versa."

The Nation December 27, 2012 1:00 am


Looks like a double whammy.

Not only will tourists have to pay 1000bt for entry into Thailand, but they will have to pay the Cambodian visa fee upon entry into Cambodia.

What's different?  Everyone still has to pay! No freebies!