Aranyaprathet
Thailand · Changwat Sa KaeoTH
Town in Sa Kaeo Province
Aranyaprathet (Khmer:អារញ្ញប្រទេស) is a town in Sa Kaeo province in eastern Thailand. It covers the entire tambon of Aranyaprathet, in Aranyaprathet district. As of 2005, the town has 16,937 inhabitants. It is located just 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the border with Cambodia; the town of Poipet is on the other side of the border. On the Thai side of the border is the huge Rong Kluea Market. Cambodian people cross the border daily with pushcarts and scooters with side cars loaded with their products. A significant part of the trade is in second hand clothes. Just over the border on the Cambodian side there are casinos. These are visited by many Thai people because gambling is prohibited in Thailand. Special free buses run between Bangkok and these casinos. Cambodians themselves are not allowed to gamble in these border casinos.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,211
- Coordinates
- 13.693, 102.501
- Timezone
- Asia/Phnom_Penh
- Elevation
- 50 m
Overview of Aranyaprathet
Located in Changwat Sa Kaeo, Thailand, Aranyaprathet is best described as a small town. Some 16,211 inhabitants call it home. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Travel interests covered here include nightlife.
Things to do in Aranyaprathet
Nightlife in Aranyaprathet
(1)Nightlife lovers get Casinos. It is a direct read of Aranyaprathet's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Getting to Aranyaprathet usually means a connection from Changwat Sa Kaeo and your own wheels for the rest. Aranyaprathet runs on Asia/Phnom_Penh time.
Similar destinations
Places near Aranyaprathet that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aranyaprathet known for?
- In Changwat Sa Kaeo, Thailand, Aranyaprathet stands out for nightlife. That mix defines the typical visit to this 16,211-strong destination.
- What can you do in Aranyaprathet?
- Options in Aranyaprathet run to Casinos — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Aranyaprathet located?
- You will find Aranyaprathet in Changwat Sa Kaeo, Thailand. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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