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What are the challenges faced at the Poipet border crossing between Thailand and Cambodia?

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Jul 2, 2023
a year ago
Liz *******
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Are the struggles with the poipet border crossing when you try and come into Thailand from Cambodia or the other way around? Or both?
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The Poipet border crossing between Thailand and Cambodia has mixed experiences among travelers. Some report smooth crossings, while others highlight significant challenges, particularly when re-entering Thailand. Issues may arise for those with questionable stay histories in Thailand, and there is a suggestion to avoid Poipet altogether for border bouncing.
Richard ******
Avoid Poipet!
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Todd *********
If you have a questionable stay history in Thailand, Poipet is not easy to get in. And if they don’t allow you in, it’s a long bus ride back to Siem Reap and the getting a flight…
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Brandon ************
Shouldn't have any issues leaving Thailand through Poipet. Coming back is where you can easily run into trouble.
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Henrik ****
For border bouncing, Tod Daniel has just made a recommendation in Thai Visa Advice about not doing it at any Cambodian borders.
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Liz *******
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@Henrik ***
 I did see that but what about if you are going there for a week long holiday, not just in and out?
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@Liz ******
, is probably much better, but don't know for sure. I was banned from using the Poi Pet border station trying to do a border bounce years ago. Then I tried to extend my multiple Non-O at my IM, but was denied. Then I tried two other Cambodian borders. One stamped me correctly. The other one stamped me in on a visa-exempt and denied to correct it. When leaving the area from both borders we were stopped by the army asking what we were doing? One time I had to queue up close to the border for yet another passport check.
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Bonnie *******
Went really smooth when we were there in January.
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Liz *******
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@Bonnie ******
 that’s good to hear. Did you cross both ways?
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Bonnie *******
@Liz ******
 yes the only trouble we had was we crossed the day after the casino fire so there was some chaos around that. No trouble getting in either way
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