Access to Preah Vihear (AKA Khao Phra Viharn)
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gotlost
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In short n. only up to the Thai check point before you enter the parking lot. No entry to the temple complex. I wish they would come to a compromise as I need a new T-shirt. It says Preah Viher Cambodia and the locals laugh their ass off. My shirt is from March 2008 and getting faded. 2 months after I was there all hell broke lose.
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Stone
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You suprise me, i thought you would have a 'Danger landmines' Shirt
gotlost
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My old shirt was before the last blow up in 2008..The danger landmines shirt I leave for the tourist.Jump_Drool
Prakhonchai Nick
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Easily accessible from Siem Reap in Cambodia.
gotlost
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Just what the tourist wants "extreme tourism" Get shot at and step on land mines as you tour PV.Think1
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All hell broke loose?
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gotlost
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From a local Thai view point. Were you here at the time??
Hello folks.....
I've just been told that Preah Vihear (Khao Phra Wiharn) is now open for tourists again and has been so for about two weeks. I'm going to ask the people at the Surin Tourist Office tomorrow if this is true. From past experience I expect they won't know, but of course they will not want to lose face by saying so. Maybe I will be pleasantly surprised. Does anybody reading this have any information about it? Many thanks.
I've just been told that Preah Vihear (Khao Phra Wiharn) is now open for tourists again and has been so for about two weeks. I'm going to ask the people at the Surin Tourist Office tomorrow if this is true. From past experience I expect they won't know, but of course they will not want to lose face by saying so. Maybe I will be pleasantly surprised. Does anybody reading this have any information about it? Many thanks.
gotlost
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It would be great news if its real..
Ivor the Engine
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Can you ensure to ask about the old temple buildings and NOT the national Park, cos thats been open for ages.
I would like to return there too!
gotlost
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I agree with you. My old red shirt advertising PV has had to be retired and I need a new one. I have seen NOTHING on the the news or heard anything that would make me believe tourist have been allowed to return to the temple area as you said the park area has been open for a year. But Prasat Mueb Tot is open which is also very ver impressive and only 60 km from M&D Coffee. That's where the shyt kicked off April 2011. from:14.3532221968, 103.265345513 (Prasat ta Muen Tot)
gotlost
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Just spoken to some very good friends who work for The National Park Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department. They are tasked with the protection of all resoucres in the national parks and forest which Preah Vihear is part of. I'll take their word NO Preah Vihear or the The Naional Patk are NOT open http://www.dnp.go.th/index_eng.asp
gotlost
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I have been informed that if you have a contact you may have a group escorted by them threw the park but staying on the Thai side to view. As said you will not be allowed to the temple. I have personally been escorted by the NPWPCD on some of these tours on the borders and they do carry M16s. They are also accompanied by the Thai army and The Thai Border Police all heavily armed.
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alanthebuilder
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Not for me better wait until you can wander freely .
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Prakhonchai Nick
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Thanks for the information gents, much appreciated. It seems my informant is misinformed. And I was getting all excited too. I'll have to leave it until next year. I'm going to Cambodia to visit Bantheay Chhmar temple. I think it's accessible from the Cambodian side. I've looked on the web for up-to-date info but I couldn't find any.
Yes I've visited Ta Muen temple; I should go there again. It's a secret Surin treasure. Although the restoration work is dodgy, and the Khmer Rouge sold off all the best bits.
One of the best things about it is the tiny number of visitors. Apart from a few bored soldiers I had the place completely to myself when I was there. I got the Indiana Jones feeling. I suppose the remote border location is the reason it's not better promoted.
Toby
Yes I've visited Ta Muen temple; I should go there again. It's a secret Surin treasure. Although the restoration work is dodgy, and the Khmer Rouge sold off all the best bits.
One of the best things about it is the tiny number of visitors. Apart from a few bored soldiers I had the place completely to myself when I was there. I got the Indiana Jones feeling. I suppose the remote border location is the reason it's not better promoted.
Toby
isanbirder
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Banteay Chmar should be accessible. There's supposed to be a fairly good road there from Sisophon. But I don't think anything has been restored, and last time I heard, antiques thieves were chopping off the best sculptures.
Ta Muen is always the most 'atmospheric' of the Khmer ruins in Thailand. Certainly my favourite.
Ta Muen is always the most 'atmospheric' of the Khmer ruins in Thailand. Certainly my favourite.
Yes I've been looking into Banteay Chhmar. It is currently under restoration using the anastylosis method. The chap in charge is an Englishman called John Sanday, he has a team of local folks helping him. All accommodation in the area is currently of the 'homestay' type but they are looking to develop the temple as a tourist attraction in the future. I can't wait to get there, it's absolutely huge.
I believe we met once in Startbeam restaurant, you were with my old colleague Chris Luppi. Chris tells me another birder is joining us here in Surin shortly. A keen photographer with all the gear I'm told. Do you still keep in touch with Chris? Toby.
I believe we met once in Startbeam restaurant, you were with my old colleague Chris Luppi. Chris tells me another birder is joining us here in Surin shortly. A keen photographer with all the gear I'm told. Do you still keep in touch with Chris? Toby.