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Crossing into Cambodia: Corruption, Corruption, Corruption!

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July 14th 2007
What a nightmare we had crossing in to Cambodia! The almost 24hr journey from Chiang Rai down to Aranya Prathet, where we left Thailand was enough of a struggle, without having to face a battle with the Cambodian customs officers! Dom nearly tore his hair out and got in a punch up with one of the officers, who refused to grant us a visa unless we paid a bribe of 300 baht each. After much haggling ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more