I'm in a group with let's just say "important" people responsible for 2 of the 7 international border crossings with Cambodia and also have connections with a Cambodian customs agent. If any one of these people are informed as to when it will reopen (I think they'll be given a heads up a few days before the general public) then I will be the first to know.

So with a 1 week trip to Vietnam no issues but perhaps do the same with your Laos trip? Spend a few days in Tha Khaek, do the loop etc. Lots to see and do, you can easily spend a week there, just in Khammouane province and not get bored.

@Kevon *******

There was a risk the Thai embassy and consulate General in Cambodia would close, but that risk has disappeared now I think. Hopefully, Thai and Cambodian ambassadors will soon be able to return to their posts.

Anonymous participant 567 I tried replying but the AI didn't accept my post. Not sure why. Maybe because I used the word "s o l d i e r". Anyway, to me it looks likely that a border reopening is coming up in a few weeks to a couple of months. The situation appears to be stabilizing. Hard to say for sure though and many Thais are hoping it will be permanently closed but let's just say that what they want is unlikely to happen.

No issues either way but I would suggest spending at least one night outside of the country. Looks a bit better to immigration even if generally not required.

Anonymous participant Yes and I suggest applying for the business e visa for that purpose. Aka an E category visa. While I barely use it myself, but Cambodian banks also allow you to scan pay in Thailand (except for local bank accounts) and you'll receive a visa or MasterCard debit card for in store or online purchases too.

Anonymous participant 638If looks to me more like they're doing it all at once but what we don't know is how extensive this "clean up" will be. I personally believe that after all the accounts that they're checking are done, it will go back to business as normal (with new account opening conditions applied) but that those who aren't flagged in the coming weeks to months, will likely be left alone.

@James *******

It's proper to refer to it as the Aranyaprathet-Poipet or simply Aranyaprathet border since the problem isn't in Poipet, unless you're Indian, Nigerian or Indonesian or from another similar country. Poipet immigration regularly denies entry to citizens of these countries and several others in South Asia and Africa.

However, on the Thai side, the main problem is with upstairs immigration for any foreigner regardless of nationality (except Cambodians, unless they're spending too much time in Thailand) who aren't in Thailand on a long term visa...or they're a tourist who is simply spending 2 weeks in Thailand then going home.

The vehicle entry point is no problem if you're a DTV holder, on a multiple entry non immigrant visa or even as a tourist for the most part, as long as you're the driver as only drivers can stamp in there.

Nope. While the situation appears to be stabilizing, I think it will still take several more weeks before the borders could reopen.

Given that the priority right now for the government is to choose a new leader after Ung Ing was deposed, it's unlikely the borders would be swung open for at least a few weeks yet.

Boonsin doesn't want to lose face, hence it's very likely that the borders won't reopen until October at the very earliest, after his retirement in 1 month from now.

It is good that a conversation is happening about this in the media. The next clue about where things might go is the outcome of the next border committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, which concludes around the 9th.

Anonymous participant Can you not open a bank account in the US? If not, may I suggest trying Cambodia? Yes, you first need to get a 6 month extension of stay but you can literally get an extension + bank account opened within 2 business days of your arrival in the country. A visa extension is done through an agent and you pay extra for the express service. Another advantage is that Cambodian bank accounts offer USD by default. You're being paid in USD, hence even better for you.