Thailand and Cambodia are discussing a proposal to repair the road from Poipet at the Thai border to Siem Reap.
A Thai Embassy official said a deal has already been reached for the 154-km Poipet-Sisophon segment of the project, but the Thais are still waiting for the Cambodian proposal for the Sisophon-Siem Reap segment.
“If Cambodia is interested, we are ready to help and we will provide some funds,” she said.
The Thai newspaper The Nation reported Sunday that the total project will cost $22 million.
Both countries stand to benefit from an improved road, which will enable the Thai tourist industry to provide fast, inexpensive access to Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s only World Heritage site.
The Nation also reported that the two governments are discussing a similar project for the Preah Vihear temple on the Thai border.