AlbinoAsian

Colabamumbai, on 2010-09-30 09:15:00, said:

I guess either way they'd be really happy to be getting the extra value in Thai baht instead of $US correct?

Thanks for the tips guys, will definitely try that out.
I'm wondering with the declining $US how long it will be before they revise their visa costs

I went there for the first time today, so will leave my thoughts just incase anyone else decides to go
its quite pleasant and quiet, you still have to deal with a few annoyances but no where near as much as other Cambodian borders. There will still be "agents" / helpers trying to do everything for you.

Getting the Cambodian visa, they will ask for 1100 Thai baht or more. I managed to pay US$20 + 200 baht, because I already had the $US and convinced them to let me pay just a little extra, although they wanted 400 bahtOn doing your arrival card, they will probably go ahead and stamp the departure too. Because you there less than 24 hours there will be a fee of 200 baht. They might show you a printed out email stating that the $20 is only for tourist visas staying the minimum of 24 hours, that is why there is an extra fee. I found myself a getting a little annoyed, but didn't know if I had a case, so in the end I just payed it and moved along before I said something stupid.
If you're coming from Korat and get a bus to Surin using the route via Prasaat then hop off at Prasaat and catch a van to the Chom Chong from there. It might save you an hour. Don't make the mistake I did at first and go all the way to Surin only to realize you didn't have to.