@Paul ******
I didn’t realize they were setting up a second consulate in Siem Reap. Consulates have two overarching functions, 1. Visas for individuals wanting to come to Thailand (since it is evisa now, not sure what time value of a consulate in Siem Reap would have for visas) and 2. to support Thai nationals outside of Thailand. Maybe there is a large Thai population in the Siem Reap area?