Moving: Ground Transport Advice from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap

NolaK · 2013-03-10T02:28:55+01:00

Get practical advice on overland transport from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap, including van hire options, moving tips, and cold beer recommendations.

NolaK Member

Member since 10 March 2013

NolaKMember10 March 2013 00:28:55

Hi Everyone,

I am relocating from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap at the end of the month.

I will be coming down next week to get the housing set up in advance of the real move. I have a handle on permits for my dogs and I am reasonably confident in the visa knowledge from all the research I have done.

What I am still trying to get a handle on is the final transportation issue between Chiang Mai and Siem Reap for the 聭real聮 move. For me a real move is 6 boxes and 4 dogs in airline crates.

My original plan was for my son, who lives in Chiang Mai, to drive it all at least as far as the border (assuming his truck could not cross 聳 confused there, but now a mute point) then lug it across to a prearranged van hired on my first trip down for the final leg into Siem Reap.

Murphy聮s Law 聳 My son聮s truck is having problems.

So, here are my obvious and long-awaited questions:

Has anyone done a similar overland move?

Does anyone know of any only half crazy van services or聟 I can hire on either or both sides of the route?

How is this done?

Genuine advice would be greatly appreciated.

Also, where is the absolute coldest beer in Siem Reap for after I survive this?

Thanks in advance!

Nola

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP11 March 2013 09:36:12

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Hi Nola, you may get a free quote from our moving partners.

Harmonie

NolaK Member

Member since 10 March 2013

NolaKMember11 March 2013 12:05:14

Harmonie wrote:
Hi Nola, you may get a free quote from our moving partners.

Harmonie

Thank you Harmonie, However, "moving large volumes or covering long distances, it is preferable to let professional movers in Siem Reap take charge of the removal process." does not sound like what I am looking for.

I am not looking for a traditional moving company, just input on How To go with my stuff (6 boxes & 4 dog crates - not a household) and/or sugestions for van hires on both sides of the border. I don't have a lot of things, and MUST travel with my pets.

Thanks anyway,

Nola

Michelle505 New member

Member since 18 March 2013

Michelle505New member18 March 2013 23:38:54

Hi Nola.聽 I don't know of anyone on the Thai side,聽 but I do know a honest,聽 reliable,聽 personable local in Siem Reap who can help you with all of your integration issues.聽 PM me if you're interested.

cindykern Member

Member since 15 October 2014

cindykernMember01 September 2016 22:59:53

I have a friend who did the same trip moving his furniture and Thai wood carving collection from CM to SR. I can hook you up...he's in SR now.

Best place for ice cold beer, fantastic food, beautiful museum-quality Beatles memorabilia (and air conditioning!) is The Yellow Submarine! Tell owner Singh I said "Hello!"

Best regards!
Cindy in California
(formerly with Hollywood Hotdogs and One Eleven Gallery)