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Hat Lek – Cham Yeam

The coastal crossing from Trat (for Koh Chang) to Koh Kong and on to Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh.

All border crossings · Thailand ⇄ Cambodia · Road · checked 2026-09

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Status

Thailand–Cambodia land crossings were closed during the 2025 border dispute. Confirm this post is open to foreign travellers before you plan on it. (check)

The two posts

Hours: About 07:00–20:00 (check)

Entering Thailand

Hat Lek · Khlong Yai, Trat

Visa on arrival
Some passports
E-visa accepted here
Yes

Visa exemption for many passports; land entries can be capped per year. Fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before you cross. (check)

Entering Cambodia

Cham Yeam · Koh Kong

Visa on arrival
Yes
E-visa accepted here
Yes

Visa on arrival (pay the posted US dollar fee, refuse extras) or the Cambodia e-visa, which is accepted only at listed land posts. Fill the e-Arrival card online before you go. (check)

Visa answers are for most Western passports and change often. Check yours on entry check and the official e-visa site; for e-visas, the post must be on the country's list of accepted ports.

Getting across

  • Minivan Trat → Hat Lek (about 1.5 h), walk across, then moto or taxi to Koh Kong town.
  • Buses Koh Kong → Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville, about 4–6 h.

Scams and traps

  • Visa 'service' charges at the Cambodian window above the posted fee.
  • Taxi drivers at Cham Yeam quoting very high fares to Sihanoukville.

Tips

  • Morning crossings have the best onward bus choice.
  • Use the e-visa and carry a printed copy.

Nearest places

Other Thailand–Cambodia crossings

Everything marked check, and every hour and fee, needs confirming before you travel: posts close for holidays, disputes and roadworks with little notice. Written from Voykit's own notes; checked 2026-09.