The Chong Chom / Osmach Border in Surin Province is gaining a Reputation as being a quick, friendly and hassle free border crossing, whether you are doing your visa run, or crossing to go onwards to Angkor Watt.

Jim Newman from Pak Chong, visits the border every 90 days, and stays with us at the Leelawadee Gardens. Today it took him all of 10 minutes to go across to Osmach, process his Cambodian Visa (1000B) get his exit stamp (300B) and return to Thailand. He caught a minibus from Prasat bus station (40B) that took him direct to the border. It’s a 20 minute journey by minibus, and you don’t have to wait long for one, on the return trip back to Prasat.

There is the obliguatory Casino at Osamch, if you fancy wasting your money, plus a duty free if you need to stock up on cigs & booze. A border market is a few hundered metres away, though be warned there are stories of scams and pickpockets. If you buy the Cigarettes make sure that the seal is not broken, there have been stories of drugs being slipped into the Carton and with you crossing the border, you will be seen to be a drug Trafficker in the eyes of the Thai Authorities. That said these stories are rare, but it’s worth exercising caution.

There is an immigration office 10km from the border at Kap Chueng, where the staff are helpfull and friendly. They can issue visas and extensions, facilitate the 3 month report and help with inquiries.

We are the Leelawadee are only to happy to help you with any enquiries. Email us at info@leelaprasat.com