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16 things to know before travelling overland from Bangkok to Phnom Penh (Episode 7)

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This bit will brief everything I have mentioned along with some tips and tricks.  The 275 train departs from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to the border (Ban Klong Luk) and costs 49 THB.  If you are taking the bus, there are buses and vans from Bangkok straight to Phnom Penh, and the prices start from 27$. When it reaches the border, you need to take off and cross the immigration. You can check the bus and van fares  here . For the trains, there's no need to purchase a ticket in advance; you can buy it on the day of departure.  The train makes frequent stops, so it’s best to get a good night's sleep beforehand.  If you're prone to food poisoning, it’s wise to bring your own food and snacks. At the Thai side of the border, you’ll find small restaurants, a 7-Eleven, and ATMs.  Note that if you've overstayed in Thailand, you’ll need to pay a fine of 500 THB per day, with a cap of 20,000 THB for overstays of 40 days or more. For a Cambodian touris...

Buses from the Cambodia Border to the Capital, Phnom Penh, are better than you think! (Episode 6)

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     The seats were comfortable, and although I only paid for one seat, there was no one sitting next to me. The bus also had Wi-Fi, which, although not very fast, was functional. I have to mention the hospitality staff on board - she was incredibly helpful, assisting me with everything and patiently answering all my random stupid questions without any sign of impatience. Somewhere in Poi Pet Interior of the bus                We stopped near Battambang halfway to the destination for snacks and a restroom break. That’s where I ran into a bit of trouble, as they only accepted USD or KHR, not THB. I asked the bus staff if she could help me, and she spoke with the shopkeeper, who then agreed to accept Thai baht. I bought some local snacks and continued on the journey. After a few hours, the bus was approaching the capital, Phnom Penh. One thing I noticed was different from my country, Myanmar, or Thailand - there was no clear sig...