How to get out Siem Reap
Thailand - Over the border.
One can take a private van, taxi, minibus, or local bus to Poipet at the Thai border (upwards of 2.5 hr). The road is new and in excellent condition. A taxi may cost around US$30 or less. At Poipet, go through Cambodian immigration, then walk across the border with your luggage, and into Thai immigration. Times for Thai immigration can be long (2+ hr), though a few opt for bribing their way to a shorter line.
On the Thai side there is a billboard advertising taxis at 1900฿ to Bangkok, and slightly more for other Thai cities. Sharing a taxi might be a good idea. Beyond that billboard are touts offering A/C Toyota minibus service for 300฿/person to Bangkok. Depending on destination in Bangkok, one's drop-off point may range from exactly where they wish, to in front of a skytrain station.
Another possibility after crossing the border at Poipet is to take a tuk tuk to the bus station in Aranyapratet (10 min) and find a local bus from there. Buses should leave regularly. There are at least buses departing to Moh Chit Northern Bus Station in Bangkok at 1PM and 2.30PM. This trip takes between 4-6 hrs. From Moh Chit Bus Station you can walk 2.5 km to the skytrain station Moh Chit, SW of the bus station, or take a taxi.
Koh Ker - The Ancient capital
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Sihanoukville - The largest beach town in Cambodia
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