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Jul 11, 2012 | 6:10 pm

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Originally Posted by readyforchange

I hate the fact that the Cambodian visa takes up a whole page

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The last time I went thru Cambodia I went thru a land border from Thailand and they wouldn't accept my USD because it wasn't in perfect condition, i.e. my $25 was a little worn.

Are they like that at customs in the airport? They wanted me to pay in Thai Baht because they charge more that way.

They also make you pay extra for leaving the same day. Which is a scam and the customs agent pockets the money. This was my experience at the land border.

I hope they are much better at the airport

Welcome to Poipet, a hive of scum. Why were you paying $25 when the tourist visa is $20? There's no additional cost for leaving the same day, they're just aware people use that point for visa runs for Thailand and figure they'll bend you over and you'll happily oblige them. What you encountered is not typical at other entry points.

You're complaint about the the visa taking up a page is silly.

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