A new Cambodia Vietnam border crossing opened October 3, 2026: Vietnam’s Khánh Bình gate, opposite Cambodia’s Chrey Thom crossing, was elevated to full international road-border status, bringing An Giang province’s international crossings with Cambodia to four.
What Changed at the Cambodia Vietnam Border
Chrey Thom – Khánh Bình now operates as a standard international crossing rather than a local/limited one, meaning more categories of travelers and vehicles can use it. Authorities on both sides framed the upgrade as a boost to tourism, trade and security cooperation between the two countries, with two-way trade targeted to reach $1.2 billion by 2030. Cambodia-Vietnam trade already hit nearly $6 billion between January and August 2026, up 7% year-on-year.
Why It Matters for Travelers
A fourth international crossing in An Giang province gives overland travelers moving between the Mekong Delta and Cambodia another option beyond the usual Bavet-Moc Bai and border-river routes, which can matter for anyone building a Vietnam-Cambodia itinerary through the delta region rather than via Phnom Penh or Siem Reap directly. If your route still funnels through the capital, Best Hotels in Phnom Penh covers where to stay. Flying instead? See the new Cambodia Airways routes connecting Siem Reap to Vietnam.