Advice on transport between Phnom Penh and Kampong Thom
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Re: Advice on transport between Phnom Penh and Kampong Thom
Sometimes I think explorer is the smartest guy on this site and he is playing a game.explorer wrote:A lot of buses and vans go through Kampong Thom, as it is on the way to Siem Reap. Check with any of the bus companies.
When you are there, find local transport to the village and back.
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This guy drives a 12 (or maybe 15 seater minivan). It’s not luxury but it’s certainly not falling apart.StroppyChops wrote:Have you got a contact for that guy, please? Are we talking one of the typical Khmer moving shed type vans, or something a bit more upmarket? Not looking for Mai-tais and Brie, but I'd rather Mrs Stroppy travel in something a bit more than the local speeding coffins. I've done the "flag down a van" and don't mind sharing body odour with the locals, but it's not really her thing.khmerhamster wrote: ↑Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:48 pm Where in KPT are you going to?
I’d expect that there are minivan drivers who probably go right to the village of the wedding. I know of one guy who goes from around Prasat Sambor Prey Kok to PP and back every day (probably less than $10 a seat - maybe more for big foreign bums who don’t want to share)
I’d suggest to get the lass who is getting married to ask her folks if there is someone in her or the next village who runs a minivan to PP.
The price of $180 is probably fair enough - the trick is to find someone with a van who lives local to the wedding.
Our girl has asked family already, not much use. When we were there for the engagement ceremony an extended family member charged us $20 to take us from the village back to KT, which is where he was going anyway, despite the family's protestations, and wouldn't be budged on it. Harsh country, it seems.
The quote of $180 was for an SUV - no idea if that's a good price or crazy barang price.
I missed that you were looking for a suv. The minivan would only make sense if there were close to ten of you travelling.
Still want me to get the number?
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Re: Advice on transport between Phnom Penh and Kampong Thom
Sorry for the slow response - yes please.khmerhamster wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:00 am This guy drives a 12 (or maybe 15 seater minivan). It’s not luxury but it’s certainly not falling apart.
I missed that you were looking for a suv. The minivan would only make sense if there were close to ten of you travelling.
Still want me to get the number?
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Re: Advice on transport between PP and Kampong Thom
I normally wouldn't balk at driving our big tuk-tuk outside the city, it's actually much more enjoyable on a good road just cruising along eating miles and the 250cc is up to the task - but in all honesty, the number of Chinese-induced car crashes has got me a little scared these days.cptrelentless wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:12 amOnce you're out of PP it's a doddle to get to Kampong Thom, just burn up the new route 6. When my wife buys the bus tickets she tells them where to pick her up and drop her off (when it's not the terminus). Usually written on the ticket. You wouldn't be the only person. The times I've been in Kampong Thom no-one has asked me if I wanted a tuk-tuk so I'm not sure how easy it would be to get one. You would have to track one down.StroppyChops wrote: ↑Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:24 pmActually considered it for a while. Two hours driving the big tuktuk is about my limit these days, I believe KT would be about 4-5 hours.
I'm hoping we're going to be able to do as your wife does and just get off at KT, but it's the return journey that's problematic as a lot of reviewers have commented that although they've paid for full tickets on the understanding they'll be picked up at some midway point, by the time the bus arrives the driver has resold their seats as no-shows in SR or wherever, and probably pocketed the resale.
We saw quite a few tuk-tuks in KT when we were there 6 months ago, so shouldn't be too much of an issue getting one for the local trips.
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Re: Advice on transport between PP and Kampong Thom
Buses and minivans go through there often. It is probably the busiest bus route in Cambodia. Last time I was there, there was someone selling bus tickets on the side of the road. If you bought a one way ticket, then came back at a reasonable time of the day, I dont think you would have any problems with the return journey.StroppyChops wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:56 pm I'm hoping we're going to be able to do as your wife does and just get off at KT, but it's the return journey that's problematic as a lot of reviewers have commented that although they've paid for full tickets on the understanding they'll be picked up at some midway point, by the time the bus arrives the driver has resold their seats as no-shows in SR or wherever, and probably pocketed the resale.
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Re: Advice on transport between Phnom Penh and Kampong Thom
Here you go - 011891058StroppyChops wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:51 pmSorry for the slow response - yes please.khmerhamster wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:00 am This guy drives a 12 (or maybe 15 seater minivan). It’s not luxury but it’s certainly not falling apart.
I missed that you were looking for a suv. The minivan would only make sense if there were close to ten of you travelling.
Still want me to get the number?
I don’t know his name, we always just called him ‘driver’. Pleasant guy, doesn’t speak much (if any) English. Depending on how conversant you are in khmer you may need to get your staff to call him.
I’ve found him to be fair, but maybe that’s because one of my staff members is mates with him.
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Re: Advice on transport between Phnom Penh and Kampong Thom
Appreciated.khmerhamster wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:42 pm Here you go - 011891058
I don’t know his name, we always just called him ‘driver’. Pleasant guy, doesn’t speak much (if any) English. Depending on how conversant you are in khmer you may need to get your staff to call him.
I’ve found him to be fair, but maybe that’s because one of my staff members is mates with him.
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