Thai Tourist Visa in Phnom Penh--Rs meport

I applied for a Thai visa today in Phnom Penh. Here's my experience--
The Royal Thai Embassy is on the south side of the center at No. 196 Preah Norodom Blvd.; open M-F 0830-1100 for applications and 1500-1630 for pick-up. Best to arrive early as the process may take longer than you think. Although the office was not crowded, I had to wait about an hour because travel agents had submitted stacks of passports ahead of me. For a 60-day tourist visa, you need TWO photos and US $40. Other types of visas cost more. For tourist visas, only single-entry seems to be available. I was asked to write a letter with my itinerary in Thailand as well as explain how I would enter (bicycle) and depart (flight). Application needs address and phone of where you will stay in Thailand and where you are staying in Cambodia. Best to bring a pen, of course. Although I was asked to show the air ticket out, the official was satisfied with my explanation that I would buy the ticket in Bangkok. No questions about finances. I applied on a Thursday, hoping for next-day service, but the visa will take five days; maybe there were holidays involved. It's best to dress "neatly." (one Western woman walked in wearing super-short shorts, which wasn't a good idea.) Good luck!

Bill
www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/AsianSwing
(bicycle ride in north and northeast Thailand, then from north to south Cambodia)