Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MONEY
For cash exchanges, markets (usually at jewellery stalls or dedicated money-changing
stalls) are faster and less bureaucratic than the banks.
ANZ Royal Bank
(Achar Mean St)
Credit-card advances and can change travellers cheques in
most major currencies. Several branches and many ATMs (US$5 per withdrawal) around
town.
Canadia Bank
(Sivatha St)
Offers free credit-card cash advances and changes travellers
cheques in most major currencies at a 2% commission. International ATM with no trans-
action fees.
POST
Main Post Office
( 7am-5.30pm)
Services are more reliable these days, but it doesn't hurt to
see your stamps franked. Includes a branch of EMS express mail.
TELEPHONE & FAX
Making international calls is straightforward. The cheapest way is to use the major inter-
net cafes, with calls starting at about US$0.10 per minute, but there can be some delay.
The cheapest 'unblemished' calls can be arranged with one of the many private booths ad-
vertising these telephone services. Hotels impose hefty surcharges on calls, so check the
rates before you dial.
TOURIST INFORMATION
It's hard to believe given the sheer number of tourists passing through Siem Reap, but
there isn't a dedicated official tourism office in the town. Guesthouses and hotels are often
a more reliable source of information, as are fellow travellers who have been in town for a
few days.
