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Mike · Site Admin Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 4512 Location:

when i arrived at Phnom Pehn airport I was expecting to recieve a visa on arrival for 25$.

I filled in the application for business visa as it was clearly stated on the sign "business visa 25$"

I gave the immgration oficer 1000 baht and he put it into his pocket and instead of giving me change he asked for 300 baht more adding that the visa was 1300 banht. I paid and the guy in line next to me said he paid only 1100 baht--anyway just a big scam.

Also they just got a new computerized immigration system there that keeps you on a web cam while you are waiting for them to stamp your passport. They take a snapshot with that webcam that goes into the computer database.

First thing Inoticed on the ride to the hotel was the amount of traffic--much more than I had experienced on foirst trip several years ago--also tons of construction--mostly housing and small office space.
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mandalayinn · Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 7 Location:

Hi Mike!

Coz U pay Thai Bath instead of 25 USD.

This is given chance for them to scam.. Wink

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