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City in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia
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Poipet hosts Cambodia's main border crossing with Thailand, which links northwest Cambodia to Aranyaprathet, and onward to Bangkok. Cross-border activity has made the town grow to be larger than its provincial capital, Sisophon.
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វត្តម៉ុងចិន
Quiet place, many statues.
Sauna room (~65°C), steam room (steam is usually switched on demand when someone enters), two pools: hot (~40-41°C) and cold (~12-13°C). They give some nice herbal tea, but not much, so it's good idea to bring water with you. There is a big blue sign "Steam&sauna" visible from the main street. (Apr 2023)
Clean and quite cheap compare to other options. For sure the best option if obliged to sleep in Poipet. US$30 for a big air-con room with hot water shower. The restaurant next door from this hotel sells the most incredible pork, which is cooked on the side of the street. Excellent choice for breakfast.
Ask for Lee Hou.
A good budget option, well placed for exploring the slum behind the station. Cheap, acceptable, with free Wi-Fi (prices as of 2015).
Free Wi-Fi.
Bar, rooftop pool and terrace.
Bar/restaurant, cafe, gym, and, yes, a casino.
The splashy pool and ambience will have you thinking you're more like in Las Vegas than in the dodgy straits of Poipet.
From Thailand
This one is common. Any tuk-tuk driver from Aranyaprathet will take you to the Cambodian Consulate first. Visas here are overpriced (1,000-1,400 baht vs. US$30 if obtained after Thai immigration).
Cambodian immigration
While problematic officials are increasingly less common, there are some old tricks that may be worth being aware of.
To elsewhere in Cambodia
One's first steps after the arrivals office lead to the Transport Monopoly Tout Zone (see map). The racket here is the dressing of expensive privately run transport as official policy.
The town is relatively easily covered on foot, for those who wish to explore it.
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