Cambodia Travel News

Cambodia and Thailand are discussing on a project to repair the road from Poipet to Siem Reap.

Currently the overland route from Poipet of Thailand to Siem Reap of Cambodia is very tough due to damaged road and bridges. It can take from 10-16 hours ride for the distance of 150 km. This significantly hampers the tourist arrival by land. 

The project will cost US$ 22 million for the 154 km distance. The deal from Poipet-Sisophon segment has been reached, but the Thai side is waiting for the proposal of the Cambodian side on the Sisophon-Siem Reap segment.

Both countries will benefit from an increase in tourist traffic as the road enhance a cheaper to travel from Thailand to Siem Reap which houses the renowned Angkor Wat.