Suspension of bus services to Cambodia announced
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Looks like your plans to travel by bus to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap from Bangkok might've just hit a snag, mate. State-run bus company, Transport Co., has pulled the plug on bus services between these cities, starting June 9, 2025.
It turns out the reason for this suspension is a damn border control issue. Passenger buses are no longer allowed to cross the Thai-Cambodian border, and this new rule has led to the halting of services on routes linking Bangkok to both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Here's the lowdown on the affected routes:
- Bangkok to Siem Reap (Route 12): A 419-kilometer journey with a fare of 750 baht, usually runs two return services daily, departing Bangkok and Siem Reap at 9:00 AM.
- Bangkok to Phnom Penh (Route 13): A 719-kilometer journey priced at 900 baht, operates two daily return trips, leaving Bangkok and Phnom Penh at 8:00 AM.
So, if you're eyeing a bus ride to either city, you might wanna hold off for a bit and keep an eye on updates from the bus company. You can catch them via their website, social media, or customer service channels.
Stay tuned for more details, and remember, travel plans can be a rollercoaster sometimes!
Your planned lifestyle trips to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh via bus from Bangkok seem to encounter unexpected turbulence as of June 9, 2025. The suspension of services on Route 12 (Bangkok to Siem Reap) and Route 13 (Bangkok to Phnom Penh) may necessitate adjustments to your travel itinerary.
