Bangkok-Cambodia buses launched

21 February 2013
The Bangkok Post
Economy and commerce / Industries / Investment / Siem Reap / Tourism / Trade
Angkor Thom / Angkor Wat / Aranyaprathet / bolster tourism / bus / connecting Thailand and Cambodia / daily service / destinations / economic ties / Lao / major tourist attractions / Mor Chit terminal / Pak Se / regular service / Sa Kaeo / Siem Reap line / southern Laos / test-run / Transport Co. / Vientiane / Wutthichart Kalayanamitr

The first buses directly connecting Thailand and Cambodia left Bangkok on Thursday, headed for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with the launch of a regular service to bolster tourism and economic ties between the two countries. The first airconditioned bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh left Mor Chit terminal, followed by the first bus to Siem Reap, the Transport Co announced. … The bus to Phnom Penh leaves the Thai capital at 8.15am and the return trip is at 7am. The fare is 900 baht, or US$30. The 719 kilometre trip takes 11 hours. …

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