Escaping Thailand and going to Cambodia for Songkran???

Remember that the "Khmer New Year" is celebrated
from April 13-15th...
so be sure to check your reservations and plan your trip...

as many businesses are "closed" for the annual celebration...
same-same as in Thailand...some are closing from April 12-19th...
as many Cambodians return to the home villages to celebrate :-)

http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event.ehtml?o=2420

"Cambodian New Year,
Cambodia

2008-04-13 - 15 Apr 2008

Known as 'Chaul Chnam Thmey' in the Khmer language,
the Cambodian New Year is a three-day celebration that usually falls in mid-April.

The event is a grand occasion throughout the country and is celebrated
with religious ceremonies at shrines and temples.

ItтАЩs also common to share a lavish meal with friends, families and loved ones.

Celebrations typically end with a loud fireworks display."

Here are several links to Cambodia...

http://www.khmercity.net/video/video/sh ... eo%3A30223

http://www.amam-cambodia.com/

http://www.goldenbanana.info/thehotel.html

http://www.golden-banana.com/

http://www.ei8htrooms.com/home.htm

http://www.utopia-asia.com/tipscam.htm

http://www.khmercity.net/

E-Visa for Cambodia on-line here:

http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/

from the Cambodian government website:

"More than 55,000 travelers have chosen e-Visa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched e-Visa,
which enables you to apply for a Cambodia tourist visa online.

Instead of applying through Cambodian Embassy,
all you need to do is to complete the online application form
and pay with your credit card.

After receiving your Visa through email,
print it out and bring it along when you travel to Cambodia."

Enjoy the Songkran break from Thailand ...