Islands and Beaches in Cambodia [Archive]

SeeMacau

June 15th, 2010, 05:11 AM

Tourism Ministry applies for coastline award

Monday, 14 June 2010 15:01
Chun Sophal

CAMBODIA has applied for 450km of coastline, stretching from Koh Kong to Kep, to be recognised by an international organisation in a bid to increase visitor numbers, Minister of Tourism Thong Khon has told the Post.

At a meeting held in Preah Sihanouk province late last week, the Minister said that the Kingdom has applied for membership to an organisation called the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches Club.

The club was established in Berlin in 1997 and has certified 30 beaches in 22 member countries so far.

Cambodia's application, which was made on April 30 and is backed by the private sector, has been made to support tourism and to provide an ongoing means of income to the local population.

“We hope Cambodia’s beach[es] will be officially recognised as a member of the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches Club next year because our coastal area has protected natural resources which are a big attraction,” Thong Khon said.

Club membership “also has the potential to develop the national economy”, he added.

To become a member, a country must fulfill requirements, which include requiring its beach to have projects in place to protect natural resources, be an attractive natural area and have the potential for economic development.

“We will act vigorously to implement environmental protection in all coastal provinces to ensure our beach is a beautiful area for both local and international visitors,” added Environment Minister Mok Mareth.

Government officials met with provincial authorities and business owners in Sihanoukville on Thursday to draft a strategic plan to prevent coastal areas from being polluted.

Thong Khon said the Kingdom’s coastline could become the second-most important attraction for international tourists after Angkor Wat, if it achieved official Club recognition.

Representatives from the beach body are expected to visit Cambodia to examine and evaluate its coastline in November this year.

According to a Ministry of Tourism report, only 7.15 percent of last year's 2.16 million international tourists visited the Kingdom's beaches.

Ang Kim Eang, president of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, said that if Cambodia’s coastline was recognised by the Club, the country would be able to increase tourist numbers by 50 percent over the next five years.

Officials applied for the award following encouragement from the Apsara Authority and UNESCO.

LuvKhm3r

June 15th, 2010, 06:54 AM

^^ That's good news for Cambodia.... Hope They get in..... good Luck Cambodia!!!!

KlaKhmer

June 15th, 2010, 10:56 AM

.:cheer:
:cheer:I support this candidature ! :cheer:
.:cheer:

NICALO

June 15th, 2010, 06:03 PM

me too !! go cambodia !!!!!

SeeMacau

June 17th, 2010, 02:51 PM

letrung I warn you first, and if you don't listen I will make you disappear :)

MYPHNOMPENH

June 17th, 2010, 03:43 PM

letrung I warn you first, and if you don't listen I will make you disappear :)

This one always make problam!
Maybe he is the one who always drunk at the early morning!

Let me show him! 1 2 3 :cheers::nuts: Sang Long (Sra Sor)

FuckYouHoChiMinh

June 17th, 2010, 05:13 PM

Koh Rong is the biggest and the most beautiful :-)

http://lh3.ggpht.com/AsianJournal/RqxpQ_iDm7I/AAAAAAAABuY/Nb3w4uC7pZ8/s720/DSCN3479.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1fMIRe05wY0/RUyUIFlkABI/AAAAAAAAAi0/UBXe5YDxPbQ/korrong3497.JPG
http://www.orientimpress.net/wp-content/uploads/DSC000472-587x330.jpg

Koh Rong have his master plan :
The Royal Group and Milleminum Group invest 2billions dollars on the project
http://www.kohrong-island.com/images/kohrong-map-construction.jpg

This is a very beautiful scenery.

KlaKhmer

June 25th, 2010, 03:50 PM

A new project development for Koh Rong Saloem island.
Cambodia coastline and islands are now almost all in development around Sihanoukville.

Ecodevelopment resort in the two islands ! Very good news.

Island project sparks concerns
Friday, 25 June 2010 15:02 Brooke Lewis and Mom Kunthear
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A fisherman off the coast of Koh Rung Sangleum island, which is expected to be the site of a development project financed by a Hong Kong-based investment firm.

A CONSERVATION NGO collaborating with an investment firm told residents of an island off the coast of Preah Sihanouk province this week that they would be restricted to a 12.3-hectare piece of land in order to make way for a development project, Paul Ferber, the founder of Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC), said.

Ferber said the meetings between the residents of Koh Rung Sangleum and representatives of Fauna and Flora International (FFI) took place on Monday and Tuesday. He noted that the size of the land could be subject to change.

Toby Eastoe, project manager for FFI, confirmed that the meetings had taken place, and said his organisation was working with the Hong Kong-based investment company Lime Tree Capital on the development project. He said the size of the land for villagers and the details of the development project had yet to be finalised.

MCC, an ecotourism business based on the island, has criticised the restriction that could be imposed on the 92 families who stand to be affected by the project, saying it would constitute an unnecessary impingement on their rights.

“FFI, even with knowledge about the reduction of community land, seems happy to support a concessionaire that has created a master plan without any local consultation, regardless of the effects to the community,” Ferber said by email Thursday.

He said the restriction, which has yet to be approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), would leave “absolutely no room for the village to grow”.

But Eastoe defended FFI’s work with Lime Tree Capital, saying they were working together to mitigate the potential effects of the project on both the environment and the local community.

He said Lime Tree Capital was granted a concession with a 99-year-lease in mid-2008, and asked FFI later that year to act as environmental consultant for the development of the island.

He said he could not provide the size of the concession.

“Because the company who took this lease on is a responsible company, they asked us to come out and conduct a survey, which basically tells us what sort of flora and fauna are on the island,” he said, and added that FFI staff conducted their first survey on the island in early 2009.

The meetings held this week, he said, were intended to outline provisional village boundaries, though he noted that these boundaries were at the centre of ongoing discussions with the CDC.

“There is a master plan that is being talked about with the CDC, [but] they are still negotiating exclusion areas that won’t be developed,” he said.
CDC officials with knowledge of the Lime Tree Capital project could not be reached for comment this week.

Eastoe said he was “probably going to advise the company to expand the exclusion area” following his trip to the island this week, but emphasised that such decisions were not FFI’s to make.

“We’re advisers to Lime Tree. We can’t tell them what to do,” he said.

Lime Tree Capital could not be reached for comment.

Eastoe said Ferber may have personal reasons for raising concerns about the size of the exclusion area.

“The exclusion area at the moment probably scares Paul because his bungalows are outside the exclusion area and the company probably has a right to throw Paul off the island,” he said.

However, village chief Lay Thai said Wednesday that he, too, was concerned about the project and the proposed restriction.

He said a group of 50 villagers had attended this week’s meetings with FFI representatives, who he said told them to immediately stop cutting down trees and constructing buildings.

Like Ferber, Lay Thai said he was worried that the restriction would prevent the village from growing.

“The FFI officials pointed out the border of the land for us to live on, and they don’t allow the villagers to build new houses when their children want to live separately from their parents after they get married,” he said.

Eastoe, however, said FFI had taken the unusual step of working with a development company because it saw an opportunity to help reduce the environmental impact of rapid coastal development.

“This is a new thing for FFI – we usually work with the government – but there are a lot of new land concessions along the coast, and we’re worried that if someone doesn’t work with them, things will get out of hand,” he said.

“We want to make sure developers don’t just wipe everything out and build hotels.”

Ferber said that he would be happy to work with FFI and developers, so long as conservation projects do not harm the local community.

“If FFI want to set up a conservation project and support the community, they have my full support and cooperation,” he said.

LuvKhm3r

July 1st, 2010, 08:45 AM

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Rudravarman

July 21st, 2010, 09:51 PM

International recognition for Cambodia’s Koh Rong

Andrew Batt | Jul 20, 2010 | Comments 14

International business magazine Forbes has recognised three pristine Cambodian beaches – including Koh Rong – in its ranking of “Asia’s Best Beaches”.

On the list of the top 22 were O’Tres Beach in Sihanoukville, nearby Ream Beach in Prey Nop, and the sands of Koh Rong, an idyllic island just 30 minutes off the Cambodian coast which is being developed as the region’s first environmentally planned resort island.

Although largely unknown to international tourism, Cambodia’s 443 kilometre coastline is studded with ‘paradise’ islands bordering Thailand to the north and Vietnam to the south. It is being touted as the “next Asian Riviera” to rival Phuket and Koh Samui.

Tourism in Cambodia has developed strongly over the past decade, reaching 2.16 million last year, but by far the main attraction is Angkor Wat. Unlike neighbouring Thailand, where most tourism concentrates around beach resorts, a mere 7.7 per cent of Cambodia’s tourism is so far “coastal”. Visitors to Cambodia tend to combine Angkor Wat with a beach holiday elsewhere in Asia, overlooking the unspoiled beauty of the country’s undeveloped coast.

Development of the Koh Rong as “Asia’s first environmentally planned resort island” for high-end tourism is now gathering pace, and was featured by Property Report South East Asia in its July 2010 edition.

Behind the visionary plan is one of Cambodia’s largest business, property and infrastructure conglomerates, The Royal Group. Headed by prominent tycoons Kith Meng, The Royal Group has been granted a 99-year lease by the Cambodian government to develop the island.

A team of leading international consultants has started realising the vision – with a Master Plan nearing completion by MAP Architects of Hong Kong, in consultation with world renowned environmental and airport consultants Scott Wilson.

Leading international property firm CB Richard Ellis is advisor and sole agent driving the marketing campaign targeting international tourism infrastructure developers and operators. “The main focus is on developers with plans for exclusive, environmentally sensitive tourism projects,” said David Simister, Chairman, CB Richard Ellis Thailand and Indochina.

The Koh Rong archipelago is already setting the benchmark for luxury tourism off Cambodia’s coast. On a nearby island, Song Saa Resort is on schedule to open next year as Cambodia’s first international quality resort. The exclusive private island resort is being developed by Brocon Investment Co., Ltd. It comprises 14 one and two-bedroom residential villas, with facilities including a 5-star ‘over water’ restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa & wellness centre, yoga & meditation centre and water sports centre.

International investors snapped-up the villas at Song Saa ahead of completion, and Simister said: “Song Saa is the first project to target foreign buyers and its runaway success indicates the interest in this area. The Koh Rong story is similar to that of Samui and Phuket 20 years ago. It is one of the last undiscovered paradises in South East Asia.”

Rory Hunter, Chairman of Brocon Investment Co., Ltd. said: “The launch of Song Saa Island Resort has put Cambodia on the global map and paves the way for future developments in the area.”

Bart Kluskens, a conservation adviser for Song Saa Resort and a member of the panel consulted for the Forbes list, said: “The further you go from the mainland, the more and more beautiful the beaches are.”

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

KlaKhmer

July 22nd, 2010, 12:56 AM

I read this articles too. I wonder if Forbes talks about Koh Rong Saloem instead ? But Koh Rong look like KRS and even more beautiful. So if Forbes appreciates KRS, it will be the same for KR :)

AsianDragons

July 22nd, 2010, 06:48 AM

^^ who cares both asre good and most tourist would visit both when the bridge link is built :)

KlaKhmer

July 22nd, 2010, 08:33 AM

The bridge at Koh Rong ? :)
Is there a project to link the two islands?

AsianDragons

July 24th, 2010, 02:40 AM

^^ yeah, however its all proposals and proposals in Cambodia aren't too trustworthy

LuvKhm3r

July 24th, 2010, 06:22 AM

^^ Yeaa, I'm still wating for them, but its seen that nothing is ever happend.

acpalomar

July 25th, 2010, 10:41 AM

^^ yeah, however its all proposals and proposals in Cambodia aren't too trustworthy

:lol: :rofl: :lol: Sorry, can't help myself. I recently had a nice long talk with a friend who is a World Bank staff in Vientianne, and I said the same thing about a proposal in Vietnam. But he replied that it applies to almost all proposals anywhere in SouthEast Asia, and it makes working in this region very exciting!

I could not agree more!

SeeMacau

August 10th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Island developers warned

Tuesday, 10 August 2010 15:00
Chun Sophal

MINISTER of Tourism Thong Kong told investors developing the islands off Sihanoukville to proceed with construction or forfeit their permits.

Speaking at a ministry workshop in Phnom Penh yesterday, he said: “We will request the government to cancel licences if we find that any of these important islands are left undeveloped.”

The minister, who did not call out any particular companies during his speech, said the islands held great potential as a tourism attraction and could assist in developing the Kingdom’s economy.

“If development on the islands can be carried out, I think it will attract many foreign tourists to come, and to stay longer,” Thong Khon said.

Statistics from the Council for the Development of Cambodia showed that approximately 20 island development schemes have been approved, but that plans are presently being implemented by only four developers. Some of the remaining 16 projects are being studied, and some have been left undeveloped.

CDC deputy secretary general Duy Thov said development could be a long process for investors.

“We support the desire to develop the coastal islands, but we do not expect real development activities soon, as there are many steps for developers before construction can begin,” he said.

Snake Island, Rong Island, Aun Island, and Bong Island were under development, and other islands granted approval were awaiting the start of construction.

Meanwhile, Daek Koul Island, located on the coast of Preah Sihanouk province, is finished and beginning to receive visitors, according to Duy Thov.

An official from Sea Snake Investment Group, which developed Daek Koul Island, said companies generally required about four years to plan and construct developments offshore.

“We cannot build on an island in a shorter time than this because, unlike places in the mainland, islands lack infrastructure connections,” Sea Snake Investment representative Saut Dy said.

Daek Koul Island was redeveloped in 2008 with the construction of a 12-room hotel, a restaurant, swimming pool, and fishing facilites. It receives between 10 and 15 tourists daily during high season.

Meanwhile, the Kingdom has continued to proffer development rights to its offshore islands.

Private developers received rights to four islands in Koh Kong province, including Torteung Island, Chhann Island, Puthsar Island, and Samith Island in July.

LuvKhm3r

August 10th, 2010, 10:11 PM

Great news, can't wait for thoes islands to be development... :banana:

KlaKhmer

August 10th, 2010, 11:53 PM

4 Years ! So long... but we should be patient.

baby_iloveyou

August 13th, 2010, 05:52 PM

hi all cambodian guy!! i really like ur beach N the wild koh rong islands. i hope to visit here s.day!!

Rudravarman

August 25th, 2010, 04:30 AM

The Island of Koh Tang will be develop into a new tourist destination! The Monarch company will develop it from 2010-2025! Estimated cost is 1.2 billion dollars! Also plan to build a casino called the Angkor Wat Royal Dragon!

website: http://www.kohtang.org/

Koh Tang Island! This island is the farthest Island in Cambodia! It's by itself actually! It doesn't look like it's in Cambodia at all ahaha more like somewhere in America:lol::lol::lol:

http://www.kohtang.com/images/JPAC%20photos/Departing%20Koh%20Tang3.jpg

http://www.kohtang.com/images/JPAC%20photos/West_dig_site2.jpg

SeeMacau

August 25th, 2010, 03:08 PM

Angkor Wat Royal Dragon .. :lol:

StrongAngkor

August 25th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Angkor wat royal dragon??? R u sure they gonna pick up this name for thier casino. :-S hope not like that..

LuvKhm3r

August 26th, 2010, 02:14 AM

^^^ :lol: :ohno: what a funny name?

SeeMacau

August 28th, 2010, 11:40 AM

Weird name can attract more visitors .. :)

KlaKhmer

August 28th, 2010, 04:54 PM

The name is too long and too confusing because it mixed too much idea : "Angkor Wat Royal Dragon".
-- delete -- :lol:

StrongAngkor

August 28th, 2010, 05:14 PM

Angkor wat is the name of our great temple, clean culture.. The place we respect. So Angkor should not be used as the name of casino, gambling place. :-S

LuvKhm3r

August 29th, 2010, 07:30 AM

Weird name can attract more visitors .. :)

Well, if u put it like that, maybe just maybe, people are wondering what the hell is this place let me go to see it myself....:lol:

KlaKhmer

August 29th, 2010, 08:01 PM

Angkor wat is the name of our great temple, clean culture.. The place we respect. So Angkor should not be used as the name of casino, gambling place. :-S

Yes, you are right. I didn't notice the relationship.:bash:

SeeMacau

August 30th, 2010, 07:14 PM

That's right, but it is up to the government and decide whether or not to put a ban on using the words ''Angkor Wat'' for commercial purposes.

Rudravarman

August 31st, 2010, 05:56 PM

This is the Official Website for Koh Rong Island!!!!! It will be ASIA'S FIRST Environmentally resort!!!

http://www.kohrong.com.kh

Asian

August 31st, 2010, 10:33 PM

This is the Official Website for Koh Rong Island!!!!! It will be ASIA'S FIRST Environmentally resort!!!

http://www.kohrong.com.kh

It is so cool....

LuvKhm3r

September 1st, 2010, 08:42 AM

This is the Official Website for Koh Rong Island!!!!! It will be ASIA'S FIRST Environmentally resort!!!

http://www.kohrong.com.kh

I was speechless, it's so cool, i can't wait for this project to be completed....:banana::banana:

topmodelhi5

September 1st, 2010, 05:22 PM

Cambodian beaches are super nice!

Rudravarman

September 1st, 2010, 10:56 PM

This Koh Rong Island will rival any Islands in the world when it is completed! The Sand is the pure white like snow! I mean like SNOW! Just watch! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Rudravarman

September 1st, 2010, 11:50 PM

The review! Koh Rong Paradise!!!!!!! Don't Ever Go Wrong ( Koh Rong ) with this island lolz!!!

http://w2.getjealous.com/d3/v1/cache/520/lostlynz/6951344.JPG :cheers:

KlaKhmer

September 2nd, 2010, 08:58 AM

I was speechless, it's so cool, i can't wait for this project to be completed....:banana::banana:
This project takes 25 years ! A little bit long. but should be beautiful at the end.

SeeMacau

September 2nd, 2010, 02:44 PM

Very beautiful !! :)

Rudravarman

September 3rd, 2010, 07:27 AM

Koh Rong will not be the Wrong Island lolz! :lol::lol::lol:

http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/img/2010/8/cambodia-koh-rong-resort-1.jpg

StrongAngkor

September 3rd, 2010, 07:42 AM

Wow so beautiful of nature. Hope the resort construction on the island wont pollute and destroy this beautiful scene.

KlaKhmer

September 3rd, 2010, 09:38 AM

^^ Koh Rong project is the Asia’s first environmental planned resort island. Eco resort will be built, so it means the project should respect the nature. Hotel construction too.

Définition here :-) http://www.kohrong-island.com

I hope the nature will be protected too.

LuvKhm3r

September 5th, 2010, 03:53 AM

KlaKhmer

September 5th, 2010, 10:09 AM

I hope too.

My motto : make the best !

fan123

September 6th, 2010, 05:25 AM

Wow the Beaches are very beatiful
http://worldwidevacationspots.com/content_images/cambodia%20beach1.jpg
http://www.vietvisiontravel.com/Cambodia_vacation/images/sihanoukville/sihanoukvillebeach.jpg
http://outside-in.typepad.com/photos/cambodia_2006/cambodia_misc_008_small.jpg
cool pics! thanks a lot!

beaches in cambonia are super beautiful!

KlaKhmer

September 6th, 2010, 08:12 AM

There're a lot of beautiful place where we can swim in Cambodia. I wonder if Koh Kong has beautiful beach too ?

Linguine

September 11th, 2010, 02:13 PM

Koh Rong will not be the Wrong Island lolz! :lol::lol::lol:

http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/img/2010/8/cambodia-koh-rong-resort-1.jpg

Awesome......stunningly beautiful....:cheers:

LuvKhm3r

September 11th, 2010, 08:05 PM

There're a lot of beautiful place where we can swim in Cambodia. I wonder if Koh Kong has beautiful beach too ?

Yea.... Just look at the picture.... One word: beautiful!!!!!:)

KlaKhmer

September 11th, 2010, 08:53 PM

What picture ? Koh Kong or Koh Rong ?

LuvKhm3r

September 13th, 2010, 08:35 AM

Ohh, my bad.... Koh Rong... Sorry... My mistake...:)

KlaKhmer

September 13th, 2010, 09:36 AM

No problem. I never saw beaches of Koh Kong . But I heard some beach are beautiful too. That's why I asked.

Angkorian123

September 28th, 2010, 04:22 AM

koh songsaa island

http://propgoluxury.com/images/ArticleImages/2/2077.JPG

http://propgoluxury.com/images/ArticleImages/2/2076.JPG

Angkorian123

September 28th, 2010, 04:29 AM

Koh Tang Island! For some reason I love this Island lolz! :lol::lol:

http://www.visitcambodja.nl/images/kohtang1.jpg

MYPHNOMPENH

September 28th, 2010, 10:16 AM

The review! Koh Rong Paradise!!!!!!! Don't Ever Go Wrong ( Koh Rong ) with this island lolz!!!

http://w2.getjealous.com/d3/v1/cache/520/lostlynz/6951344.JPG :cheers:

Not only SeeMacau ! Even me also said beautiful look from behind. :nuts:

Asian

September 29th, 2010, 01:13 AM

Not only SeeMacau ! Even me also said beautiful look from behind. :nuts:

You mean the island or the girls?

LuvKhm3r

September 29th, 2010, 05:41 AM

^^...heheheh...very funny......:)

raincy

September 30th, 2010, 01:20 AM

of course talking about girls, does island have behind or front?

MYPHNOMPENH

September 30th, 2010, 04:20 AM

:lol:of course talking about girls, does island have behind or front?

:lol:

LuvKhm3r

September 30th, 2010, 07:13 AM

^^....:lol::lol:....:ohno:

SeeMacau

October 1st, 2010, 04:03 PM

Not only SeeMacau ! Even me also said beautiful look from behind. :nuts:

I am not involved with what you are saying .. :lol:

ruffarambo1

October 3rd, 2010, 01:37 AM

wow very nice!

BetterForAll

October 5th, 2010, 06:03 PM

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3624/song.jpg

Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort has released its last remaining over-water villas to potential buyers looking to secure a rare piece of paradise.
Song Saa Private Island will be the first resort to be built in Cambodia’s pristine Koh Rong Archipelago, and sets a new standard for responsible high-end accommodation in this emerging tourism destination.

More.....
http://khmerization.blogspot.com/2010/10/last-chance-to-secure-rare-piece-of.html

SeeMacau

October 5th, 2010, 06:13 PM

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3624/song.jpg

:bow::bow::bow:

Angkorian123

October 5th, 2010, 07:14 PM

TIME TO UNLEASH THE BEAST IN CAMBODIA!!!!

The legendary Koh Rong Island! 8 KILOMETERS OF THE FINEST WHITE SAND IN SOUTH EAST ASIA!!!

http://74.55.237.18/d3/v1/cache/520/alandsarah/6952801.JPG This pic is no photoshop! :rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock:

The other side of the Island with endless Palms trees!!

http://www.datum.at/0109/static/0109datum/images/Cambodia_6_Koh_Rong.jpg

http://georgeyamamoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/koh-Rong.jpg

LuvKhm3r

October 6th, 2010, 09:11 AM

Thanks for sharing.The Island is beautiful, breathe talking white sandy beaches....wow...im in paradise.....LOL....:)

BetterForAll

October 6th, 2010, 02:00 PM

What do you think of this new Island resort project?? Good??
For me, I think it's very nice design n look relax full. I've never seen any island resort with big white sand inland like these before. Mostly along the coast line..

LuvKhm3r

October 6th, 2010, 06:48 PM

For me??... I love everything that build in Cambodia, even big or small, as long as in Cambodia I love them all...:)... This Island its self is beautiful, very relaxing, I could use some vacation right now...:lol:

KlaKhmer

October 6th, 2010, 09:55 PM

Yes, the island is beautiful. Water is shallow, clear and hot. Water is turquoise, sometimes green emerauld. Ideal for swimming. Really :)

BetterForAll

October 7th, 2010, 04:06 PM

Yes, As Long as it is built in Cambodia.... I love it all as well
Talking about Cambodian islands, I've been to only Bamboo Island. Hope those resort projects can be finished soon. Wish I could enjoy my holiday there... will enjoy without swimming bcos cant swim :lol:

KlaKhmer

October 8th, 2010, 10:27 AM

There are virgin jungle with coconuts, waterfall, river, ...
But don't worry you can swim because the water is very shallow. There is no big waves. No risk to flow, even for childrens can play if parents are near :)

Angkorian123

October 12th, 2010, 07:03 AM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_e0FXekzkAHM/TIePi3s369I/AAAAAAAABfc/cVgjUEydFj0/s1600/IMG_4423.JPG

Ahhhhh.. anybody wanna join!!!! Koh Rong the best!! :smug::smug:

Angkorian123

October 12th, 2010, 07:11 AM

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/13/l_afd0e38d7c6946aab0bcd1698cb7ad24.jpg

^^ I love this 8 kilometer long white sandy beach!! :rock::rock:

KlaKhmer

October 12th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Beautiful photos :)

Angkorian123

November 30th, 2010, 02:48 AM

Beautiful

LuvKhm3r

December 1st, 2010, 11:16 PM

^^The sand is not white...I don't like it...:(

WhiteElephant

December 2nd, 2010, 07:39 AM

Where is Cambodia's biggest island? (Koh Tral) It is beautiful, isn't it? lol

AsianDragons

December 2nd, 2010, 07:42 AM

^^ in the past, now its kong island in koh kong province

Angkorian123

December 18th, 2010, 06:40 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs972.snc4/76538_121818447882538_100001631493130_150870_5980863_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs568.ash2/149089_121816804549369_100001631493130_150866_3471348_n.jpg

^^ Look at that BABYYY:)! Now that's what I call a beach! :cheers::cheers:

LuvKhm3r

December 19th, 2010, 05:19 PM

^^Wow, beautiful!!!!!!

cris7

January 9th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Cambodia still has a lot of potential that didn't explore. Don't worry! It reserve for future

Angkorian123

January 12th, 2011, 07:15 AM

^^Wow, beautiful!!!!!!

^^ Hey check out how Blue the water is at Koh Tang Island! This is one of the farthest one!

http://www.kohtang.com/images/JPAC%20photos/Departing%20koh%20tang.jpg

American Military base in Koh Tang! These guys lived here since they were born lolz! They don't want to leave lolz!

http://www.kohtang.com/images/JPAC%20photos/East%20Beach%20--%20positive%20lead%20for%20recovery%20in%20area.jpg

:tyty:

LuvKhm3r

January 13th, 2011, 04:38 AM

^^...how do you know that?

Angkorian123

January 13th, 2011, 07:22 AM

^^...how do you know that?

^^ It's on their website!

LuvKhm3r

January 14th, 2011, 08:45 PM

Oh, really?...wow, I can't blame them....:)

Angkorian123

January 20th, 2011, 11:55 PM

Koh Songsaa First Villa finished! LOOK AT THE MATERIALS BEING USED TO BUILD IT! AWESOME! The Developer of the Island is from Australia and many of the buyers are from Australia also! This is just the beginning!

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/mock/mock9.jpg

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/mock/mock1.jpg

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/mock/mock3.jpg

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/mock/mock10.jpg

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/mock/mock11.jpg
http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/mock/mock6.jpg

^^^ Looks awesome eh lolz! I like how everything is nature! My favorite part about the villa is the Tree Trunk Shower :rock::rock:

Angkorian123

February 4th, 2011, 07:00 AM

Koh Rong Paradise!!

Green forest, Crystal clear Waters, Fine white sand! What more can you ask for lol! :cheers::cheers:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T1FLb4bSXlA/S7g5lQl7EbI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/svMA6mq3go4/s1600/100_4626.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T1FLb4bSXlA/S7g-7Z_LCaI/AAAAAAAAAkA/kyS14vUuPcU/s1600/100_4767.JPG

Linguine

February 14th, 2011, 07:04 AM

^^

beautiful photos..

seldomseen

February 18th, 2011, 06:26 PM

Phenomenal beaches! I bet the temperature of the water is nice and warm too!

Angkorian123

February 19th, 2011, 01:17 AM

This is Koh Rong Samloum! *Note: This is the sister Island of Koh Rong!

http://blog.tirawa.com/balade-au-cambodge/files/2011/01/5-Retour-sur-la-plage.jpg

http://blog.tirawa.com/balade-au-cambodge/files/2011/01/4-Balade-en-for%C3%AAt.jpg

http://blog.tirawa.com/balade-au-cambodge/files/2011/01/1-For%C3%AAt-tropicale.jpg

Angkorian123

February 21st, 2011, 07:10 AM

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... just listen to the birds chirp and the calm waves lolz!

Koh Rong Samloum Island! This Island is next to Koh Rong Island!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAc6dslNt0

mrfusion

February 22nd, 2011, 01:16 AM

Phenomenal beaches! I bet the temperature of the water is nice and warm too!

But the sun is also too too strong to have a good swim in the middle of day.

LuvKhm3r

February 22nd, 2011, 02:03 AM

Thanks for the photos above... They are beautiful...:)... Do you have more photos?

Angkorian123

February 28th, 2011, 05:53 AM

http://www.nelfinberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/21-Koh-Rong1-1024x680.jpg

Angkorian123

March 5th, 2011, 11:28 PM

Northern part of Koh Rong Island

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/11307200.jpg

South western Part of Koh Rong Island

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/11199077.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/11194456.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/11194532.jpg

South part of Koh Rong! The ultimate white sand!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_Sjfg_tGZnNY/TPtlhKF0OAI/AAAAAAAAAYA/HSWFgYnmTdY/s640/IMG_8122.JPG

^^This guy is very smart! He used a jet ski to go around the Island lolz! :lol::lol:

Angkorian123

March 5th, 2011, 11:55 PM

koh rong southwest

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/48269963.jpg
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/48269952.jpg

Even when the clouds is dark! It still look beautiful!!

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/34345439.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/34345465.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/34345455.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/34345109.jpg

Angkorian123

March 6th, 2011, 12:38 AM

Cambodia also have one of the best diving sites in the world to see sharks! The island is called shark island in the Koh Kong Archipelago!

topmodelhi5

March 6th, 2011, 06:39 AM

wow...really! I have never known that before!

Angkorian123

March 6th, 2011, 07:58 AM

wow...really! I have never known that before!

^^I found a picture of the Shark Island but I can't used the codes because the site won't let me! This Island is newly discovered! It probably don't have a beach but the picture looks like an Islet rather than a beach Island! TALK ABOUT VISIBILITY IN SHARK ISLAND IS NOT EVEN A QUESTION! The water is more clearer than Koh Rong's most famous beach!! :lol:

Shad88

March 6th, 2011, 11:31 AM

http://s2.noelshack.com/uploads/images/4171755562722_sharkisland.png

The Shark Island :))

Angkorian123

March 6th, 2011, 04:33 PM

http://s2.noelshack.com/uploads/images/4171755562722_sharkisland.png

The Shark Island :))

^^^Thankx for the pic! This is during a cloudy day! But the waters are actually very very very clear!

Angkorian123

March 6th, 2011, 08:38 PM

The Shark Island rich marine life needs to be protected. Especially from those illegal Vietnamese people! They don't give a damn about nature! Shark Island boost many Sharks and it needs to live up to it's name!

Angkorian123

March 23rd, 2011, 04:19 AM

Koh Kong Island Laguna Beach!! You can see the Laguna in the back:)! Nice! I can swim in the salt water and then go straight to the fresh water laguna haha

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/47678/1079569516047828127S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1079569516047828127IsuilZ)

Angkorian123

April 2nd, 2011, 06:16 PM

Koh Songsaa Over water villa Complete! This sold out so fast before it even started construction lolz!

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/islandimages/2.jpg

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/islandimages/5.jpg

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/islandimages/7.jpg

SeeMacau

April 3rd, 2011, 03:28 PM

How much does a villa cost? :)

Angkorian123

April 3rd, 2011, 04:24 PM

How much does a villa cost? :)

^^On the website the over water villa cost only $500,000! Good deal! :cheers::cheers:

Angkorian123

April 3rd, 2011, 04:30 PM

Over water villa

http://www.songsaa.com/html/slide/islandimages/3.jpg

SeeMacau

April 5th, 2011, 08:59 AM

^^On the website the over water villa cost only $500,000! Good deal! :cheers::cheers:

Let's get it :cheers:

Angkorian123

April 5th, 2011, 03:49 PM

Let's get it :cheers:

^^I'm not rich like you Seemacau!! :lol::lol::lol:

SeeMacau

April 6th, 2011, 06:32 AM

Im not rich at all :)

StrongAngkor

April 6th, 2011, 12:59 PM

^^ may i ask u what is ur job in cambodia? N why u come to cambodia? U can tell me by pm.

SeeMacau

April 7th, 2011, 12:53 PM

I'll tell you soon .. :)

Are you coming to our forum meeting?

StrongAngkor

April 7th, 2011, 01:49 PM

^^ will the forum meeting be held exactly on 12th april? N where is it? Coz i will go to pp on 12th or 13th this april. I would like to join too.

SeeMacau

April 8th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Yes, I dont want to change the date now because you are coming :)

Eddie_AyoLove

April 21st, 2011, 02:11 PM

I'm going to Koh Kong.
B/c i will go from Bangkok to Koh Kong via Trat.
I asked Sorya transport,they said that they don't have bus direct from Koh Kong to Sihanouk,just have KohKong-Phnom Penh-Sihanouk,it's too far,i dont' have much time. In Koh Kong,i don't know how go direct to Sihanouk so i have to stay in Koh Kong.
Could u post some pictures of Koh Kong beaches?

AsianDragons

April 22nd, 2011, 03:36 AM

^^ theres a non-stop boat service, from koh kong to sihanoukville, a lot of tourist use it

Eddie_AyoLove

April 27th, 2011, 01:36 PM

excuse me!How can i get in Koh Rong?How much??anybody help me

SeeMacau

April 28th, 2011, 07:20 AM

^^ By boat
http://www.visitcambodja.nl/kohrongeng.htm

Eddie_AyoLove

May 5th, 2011, 01:41 PM

Thank SeeMacau so much.I have been in Sihanouk for 2 day,it's beautiful!I don't have time to go Koh Rong island.Maybe this summer i will come back.
Are you cambodian??Can you post more picture of Koh Rong?

SeeMacau

May 5th, 2011, 04:49 PM

^^ Thanks, You can check this thread for the newest updates (including the website) :)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=72412791#post72412791

Angkorian123

May 10th, 2011, 02:20 AM

Belinda Beach resort on King's Island off Koh Kong mainland!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5626657525_06d0414cc8.jpg

Angkorian123

May 11th, 2011, 10:44 PM

Nice! The Koh Tang Island finally updated pictures on it's website and a 3 D tour around the beaches!

Click on each picture to see:)

http://www.kohtang.org/gallery/ :cheers::cheers:

SeeMacau

May 13th, 2011, 05:55 AM

^^ Thanks :)

Here is the map, plenty of facilities :)

http://www.kohtang.org/devproject/map-en.jpg

Angkorian123

May 20th, 2011, 07:34 AM

Koh Kong Island!!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4510/55/14/102029317072/n102029317072_2420201_2608892.jpg

Angkorian123

May 20th, 2011, 07:46 AM

Shark Island off the coast of Koh Kong Province!

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/14555_180772154599_507054599_2771023_7099830_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4451/194/125/507054599/n507054599_1693058_450659.jpg

Angkorian123

May 20th, 2011, 07:49 AM

Belinda Beach resort on King's Island off the Coast of Koh Kong province now complete:) Koh Kong the Beautifulll!!!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/226485_197909176920422_100746159970058_576488_1565026_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/164864_163101610401179_100746159970058_348595_8129095_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/65779_163102580401082_100746159970058_348614_4729778_n.jpg

Angkorian123

May 20th, 2011, 08:00 AM

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/72037_163101683734505_100746159970058_348597_7794582_n.jpg

SeeMacau

May 20th, 2011, 04:37 PM

This is a good start, keep building and attract more visitors :)

The Punisher 1924

May 23rd, 2011, 01:41 AM

L-O-V-E-L-Y PICS.... SO NICE!

Angkorian123

May 24th, 2011, 03:05 AM

The best diving site in Cambodia to see whale sharks, Sword fish, and even a Great White Shark if you come at the right season would be at Koh Prins Island next to Koh Tang Island! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Angkorian123

May 24th, 2011, 04:55 AM

Koh Prins Diving! Visibility 40-50M! This diving site is not known! Only few people dived here!

http://cambodia-entertainment.com/pic_m/cem_island_prins_whaleshark_046.jpg
http://cambodia-entertainment.com/pic_m/cem_island_prins_whaleshark_045.jpg
http://cambodia-entertainment.com/pic_m/cem_island_prins_whaleshark_021.jpg

Angkorian123

May 28th, 2011, 05:31 AM

Koh Tang Diving site!

http://barang.ru/uploads/images/koh%20tang/water.jpg

http://barang.ru/uploads/images/koh%20tang/koralit.jpg

http://barang.ru/uploads/images/koh%20tang/sky.jpg

SeeMacau

May 28th, 2011, 06:01 AM

^^ must visit place in a life time :)

Angkorian123

May 28th, 2011, 06:21 AM

^^ must visit place in a life time :)

^^You should before it gets over develop like the ones in Thailand! But I think Cambodia will not follow Thailand but it will something else that respects nature! If you do visit Koh tang don't go to far off the ocean as there are Great WHITE SHARK IN THIS AREA! :cheers::cheers:

Angkorian123

May 28th, 2011, 06:23 AM

Some of the Islands in Cambodia feels like you are in Australia lolz!

Angkorian123

May 28th, 2011, 06:29 AM

Most people that visit Cambodia are tourist not travelers! They only go to places where many tourist go and then they hop on the plane and go to a different country which leave these places untouched!

Angkorian123

May 28th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Some day I will go to Koh tang Island on vacation and maybe I will do a Dive to see Great White Shark around this area!

vincent_hok

May 28th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Some day I will go to Koh tang Island on vacation and maybe I will do a Dive to see Great White Shark around this area!

hehee..... others shark are also waiting for you:nuts:.

Angkorian123

June 1st, 2011, 07:37 AM

Cambodia's coastline awarded as world most beautiful bay

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/travel/2011-05/31/c_13903602.htm

PHNOM PENH, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Club of the World's Most Beautiful Bays has officially recognized Cambodia's coastal areas as its member, the minister of tourism, Thong Khon confirmed Tuesday.

The recognition was made after Cambodia's proposal in May last year.

"With the club's recognition, we have optimism that our clean and well-preserved beaches will attract more foreign tourists,"he said, adding"it will also be an impetus to encourage more investors to the areas."

Cambodia's coastline is stretching in the length of 450 km in four provinces of Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Kep.

It is the country's second most popular destination for tourists after Siem Reap's Angkor Wat temple, the world heritage site.

The club was established in March 1997, in Berlin, Germany. Including Cambodia, it has 27 countries as member with 33 bays to be recognized as the most beautiful bays in the world, said the minister.

According to the club's criteria, to be listed as the world's most beautiful bay, a bay must be under protection project with a wildlife and flora area. Also, it must be recognized by both local and regional level, and it must possess at least two features recognized by UNESCO in the cultural or natural assets categories.

Tourism industry is one of the main four pillars supporting Cambodian economy. In 2010, the sector received 2.5 million foreign tourists generating the total revenue of 1.75 billion U.S. dollars

^^^:cheers::cheers:

Angkorian123

June 1st, 2011, 08:00 AM

http://www.sihanoukville-cambodia.com/Images/boattour/Boottour-388.jpg

Angkorian123

June 1st, 2011, 07:37 PM

^^ Thanks :)

Here is the map, plenty of facilities :)

http://www.kohtang.org/devproject/map-en.jpg

^^Seemacau! I can't see the pic!

mrfusion

June 2nd, 2011, 02:27 AM

jeez, where did you sources all these beautiful photos from? you did not take it yourself, so these must be online somewhere....

http://www.sihanoukville-cambodia.com/Images/boattour/Boottour-388.jpg

mrfusion

June 2nd, 2011, 02:30 AM

^^Seemacau! I can't see the pic!

yeah, the pictrues does not always come out, maybe the server is not so good, so rehost the photo in imageshack.

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/967/mapen.jpg

Angkorian123

June 2nd, 2011, 02:57 AM

yeah, the pictrues does not always come out, maybe the server is not so good, so rehost the photo in imageshack.

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/967/mapen.jpg

^^Maybe am using internet explorer and not Modzilla!

Angkorian123

June 2nd, 2011, 02:58 AM

jeez, where did you sources all these beautiful photos from? you did not take it yourself, so these must be online somewhere....

Well from Cambodian websites and other people's photos lolz! Anyways~ That picture is just one of the many beautiful beaches on Koh Rong! There are 28 total!

Angkorian123

June 2nd, 2011, 05:22 AM

Mainland Otres Beach! One of the most beautiful beach on Mainland with crsytal clear waters! It is being develop into a Industrial Park by Chinese and Lao Meng Khin!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TuytBtMqmhU/TRa_6kkvg9I/AAAAAAAAAjM/GybsAZdVgwo/s1600/2010_12_12+SHV+Dev+%252819%2529.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fbFpJ-HBSVk/TTrv4gPLWxI/AAAAAAAACdg/xw2n-1VrSk8/s640/18.jpg

Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGo5xvNtekE&feature=related

SeeMacau

June 2nd, 2011, 05:41 AM

Beautiful park with no trees :nuts:

Angkorian123

June 2nd, 2011, 06:09 AM

Beautiful park with no trees :nuts:

:lol::lol::lol:

vincent_hok

June 2nd, 2011, 08:50 AM

Developing to SHV sea side without drainage system as currently matter, the wast water tunnel direct to sea. The water jet motor, the driver ride without border between swimming and ridding. They should care about that.

mrfusion

June 2nd, 2011, 09:41 AM

Beautiful park with no trees :nuts:

Makes it extremely hot.

Angkorian123

June 2nd, 2011, 08:17 PM

Ariel view of Koh Tang island on a cloudy day! Beautiful clear waters! The Island looks like a star fish! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://www.kohtang.com/images/JPAC%20photos/Koh_Tang1.jpg

vincent_hok

June 3rd, 2011, 06:44 AM

Ariel view of Koh Tang island on a cloudy day! Beautiful clear waters! The Island looks like a star fish! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://www.kohtang.com/images/JPAC%20photos/Koh_Tang1.jpg

Yeah, Very very nice!:)

Chadster93

June 3rd, 2011, 07:22 AM

Mainland Otres Beach! One of the most beautiful beach on Mainland with crsytal clear waters! It is being develop into a Industrial Park by Chinese and Lao Meng Khin!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TuytBtMqmhU/TRa_6kkvg9I/AAAAAAAAAjM/GybsAZdVgwo/s1600/2010_12_12+SHV+Dev+%252819%2529.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fbFpJ-HBSVk/TTrv4gPLWxI/AAAAAAAACdg/xw2n-1VrSk8/s640/18.jpg

The width of these beaches are very short. I don't think that these beaches will ever be a mega hot spot for tourist or even major development.

Angkorian123

June 3rd, 2011, 05:51 PM

Yeah, Very very nice!:)

^^ Nice huh Vincent! You should take your family there one day when they finish building an airport there! The Island feels like somewhere in Australia! :cheers::cheers:

mrfusion

June 4th, 2011, 01:42 AM

airport on the diagrem is only 1km long?

what chances is it going to be a commercial airport.

maybe can be used for small charter plane.

Angkorian123

June 4th, 2011, 04:23 AM

airport on the diagrem is only 1km long?

what chances is it going to be a commercial airport.

maybe can be used for small charter plane.

^^ yeah i guess! It's only a small airport!

Angkorian123

June 8th, 2011, 05:47 AM

Delete

Angkorian123

June 8th, 2011, 05:54 AM

Delete

Angkorian123

June 8th, 2011, 06:34 AM

Delete! I have to respect the owner of the photos!

starry.night

June 17th, 2011, 09:45 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/5775834121_74f6704ec4_b.jpg
Serendipity Beach, Sihanoukville

LuvKhm3r

June 20th, 2011, 06:16 AM

^^...it beautiful...I bet it Photos Shop...:D

SeeMacau

June 24th, 2011, 01:22 PM

^^ Hot spring :D

starry.night

June 24th, 2011, 02:43 PM

^^...it beautiful...I bet it Photos Shop...:D

this pic is no miracle of photoshop. To capture those moments you just have to shoot with high exposure and very slow shutter speed

leekhmer

September 27th, 2011, 11:32 PM

(CNN) – You're starting your holiday and you get on a chartered plane that brings you to a private island. Then you check into your private villa with an endless view of the ocean. If you choose, your only visitor can be the gourmet chef who comes over to cook your meals every day. This is not the Seychelles. This is Cambodia.

That's the vision Rory and Melita Hunter have for anyone dreaming of the ultimate luxury experience. They plan to open Song Saa resort on December 31. It will be the first luxury resort on a private island in Cambodia.

The construction of 27 one- and two-bedroom villas are near completion. They will cost upwards of $2,000 per night.

"In many respects, it's an out of body experience," says Rory Hunter, referring to the ongoing construction. "You dream about something for a long time and you plan for it for such a long time."

The Hunters' story goes back six years.

Rory is a former advertising executive and Melita is a former set designer. Originally from Australia, they came to Phnom Penh and set up a business renovating old French colonial apartments and leasing them to expats. They never planned to become developers until they stumbled upon two small islands in southern Cambodia while on an excursion. The islands are called Song Saa which means "Sweethearts" in Khmer.

They bought the local land rights to the islands for $15,000 from two families living there. The Hunters knew they didn't really "own" the islands because in Cambodia, foreigners are not able to own land outright. They negotiated with the Cambodian government to lease the islands for 99 years.

The Hunters then started their plan of developing a high-end villa resort. They put in $370,000 of their own money as seed capital. They've since raised several rounds of financing from mainly European investors for this $21 million project.

The offer

In order to raise capital and lay the foundation for future revenue, the Hunters put the villas on the market. They are priced between $600,000 to $1.75 million. Owners are allowed to use the villa for one month every year and must make it available for rental the rest of the year. The owners are promised an 8% return of the purchase price for five years and then 50% of revenues after that.

They've pre-sold the majority of the villas to investors including Dare Koslow of Hong Kong. He saw a magazine ad for the villas and started to research the project. He acknowledges he's not the savviest of investors. "Whenever I invest in a financial instrument like stocks, I always lose, but with real estate, I'm quite successful. I liked the idea it was a tangible asset," Koslow says.

Risk factor

Cambodia is in the early stages of developing a legal framework for real estate and investment law.

"We are still an emerging economy," says Bretton Sciaroni, an American legal adviser and business consultant based in Phnom Penh. "We still have a long way to go. The Cambodian government is dedicated to building a modern economy with modern laws... but just getting laws down doesn't mean the laws are being implemented."

The government is pro-business. Foreigners can own 100% of their business in Cambodia and there are no capital controls on money coming into or leaving the country. The government has also recently passed a law allowing foreigners to own 100% of an apartment as long as it's above the ground floor.

The reality remains: there's a high level of risk for investors in any developing country.

"They're right to be concerned. In any property transaction anywhere in the world, due diligence is such an important component," says Rory Hunter. "The first thing we always say to potential investors is, 'Here's the documentation. Get your lawyers to review it independently.' "

Will wealthy guests come?

The big gamble is whether there is a customer base for a resort like Song Saa . Will the wealthy client want to come to a country where 28% of the population lives on a dollar a day. That's why tourism in Cambodia has been a budget traveler's dream. (A tourist can easily get by on less than $10 a day for meals and tuk tuk rides in Phnom Penh).

This is the gamble the Hunters are taking. They're making a bet - global downturn or not - that there will always be a segment of the wealthy who are rich enough and adventurous enough to spend $2,000 per night in an unproven country.

"Travelers who are looking for a sense of adventure and a story, Cambodia is a pretty great place to go," says Hunter.

watch the clip (i have no idea how to post this in video format)
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/business/2011/09/27/chiou-cambodia-luxury.cnn

http://business.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/27/extreme-luxury-in-cambodia-comes-at-a-price/

bokator

September 28th, 2011, 05:14 PM

this pic is no miracle of photoshop. To capture those moments you just have to shoot with high exposure and very slow shutter speed

Sound like a pro ! I need some photography lessons from you. :)

StrongAngkor

September 29th, 2011, 01:52 AM

then it should be taken with DSLR camera. I don't have one lol

Choober

September 29th, 2011, 01:56 PM

airport on the diagrem is only 1km long?

what chances is it going to be a commercial airport.

maybe can be used for small charter plane.

That's all it's going to be used for, and the flights will be very expensive. I work near Phnom Penh International Airport and even that gets very few flights.

Fulltimer

October 1st, 2011, 04:29 AM

koh tang beautiful beach!

http://www.kohtang.org/media/b/001.jpg

Fulltimer

October 1st, 2011, 05:03 AM

somebody ask to show a pic of Koh Kong mainland beach! Here is is! the beach sand is really white and Pine Trees but no palm trees lolz! Bad thing is the water is not good for swimming! Soon these shacks and slums will make way for a Chinese development known as 7 dragon city!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-Yd_h83bRt8/TBTmABjC-iI/AAAAAAAAEQ0/TQyXq50C81E/s1600/IMG_1437+Stitch.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-Yd_h83bRt8/TBTlbkzXP_I/AAAAAAAAEPk/HH2hznuwGhc/s1600/IMG_1471+Stitch.jpg

Fulltimer

October 1st, 2011, 05:12 AM

koh kong beach reminds me of Australia! Pine trees and Mountains in the back!

Choober

October 1st, 2011, 08:06 PM

You're starting your holiday and you get on a chartered plane that brings you to a private island......They will cost upwards of $2,000 per night.

They must be joking. Who is going to pay that much to stay there?

hilltown

October 4th, 2011, 07:04 AM

[QUOTE]koh tang beautiful beach!
me too.

hilltown

October 4th, 2011, 02:55 PM

They must be joking. Who is going to pay that much to stay there?

:nuts:I don't agree. I think it possible
...add the interest point.

SeeMacau

October 4th, 2011, 06:30 PM

What interesting points do you think it can add to attract such high-spending tourists?

mrfusion

October 5th, 2011, 12:00 PM

:nuts:I don't agree. I think it possible
...add the interest point. you need a very large shopping mall, casinos, and heaps of other entertainment there. and before you have that, you need lots of tourst at the first place, catch 22.

Asian

October 5th, 2011, 10:01 PM

you need a very large shopping mall, casinos, and heaps of other entertainment there. and before you have that, you need lots of tourst at the first place, catch 22.

You don't need these things. Lots of private islands don't have that, but they can be rented for $2000 to $3000 or more a night. All we need is what the super-riches need - super privacy in a super comfortable accommodation setting, whereas every else is secondary.

By the way, what are the Catch 1 to 21?

mrfusion

October 6th, 2011, 06:38 AM

You don't need these things. Lots of private islands don't have that, but they can be rented for $2000 to $3000 or more a night. All we need is what the super-riches need - super privacy in a super comfortable accommodation setting, whereas every else is secondary.
Is $2000-$3000 a night per person, or you can invite as many as you want?

How many existing island provide these sort of facilities around the world?

By the way, what are the Catch 1 to 21? No such thing.

Asian

October 6th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Is $2000-$3000 a night per person, or you can invite as many as you want?

How many existing island provide these sort of facilities around the world?

No such thing.

Super riches don't go on vacation with a troop of people. They need their super privacy. You can google and check out how mant there are out there.

By the way, what is catch 22, there are no catches 1 to 21?

mrfusion

October 7th, 2011, 06:03 AM

Super riches don't go on vacation with a troop of people. They need their super privacy. You can google and check out how mant there are out there.

Sorry, I have a long way to go before I know know how super-riches behaves. I am not interest to go to a remote island alone even if it is free.

By the way, what is catch 22, there are no catches 1 to 21? In your own word, you can google and check out.

Asian

October 7th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Sorry, I have a long way to go before I know know how super-riches behaves. I am not interest to go to a remote island alone even if it is free.

In your own word, you can google and check out.

I just did and now I know what it means. Interesting expression indeed. Surprisingly, google gives catch 20 and 21 as well.

mrfusion

October 8th, 2011, 01:55 AM

I just did and now I know what it means. Interesting expression indeed. Surprisingly, google gives catch 20 and 21 as well.
:lol: you really did check catch 1 - 21 as well?

hilltown

October 15th, 2011, 08:16 AM

you need a very large shopping mall, casinos, and heaps of other entertainment there. and before you have that, you need lots of tourst at the first place, catch 22.

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thekh

November 1st, 2011, 08:29 AM

Let's travel to some paradises in Cambodia

Koh Rong

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Asian

November 1st, 2011, 10:38 PM

The water so clear and the beach is so white. What else do we want on a paradise island?

topmodelhi5

November 3rd, 2011, 03:40 PM

it's a wow!

mrfusion

November 8th, 2011, 05:04 AM

The water so clear and the beach is so white. What else do we want on a paradise island?

Human are very good in destroying this thing.

mrfusion

November 8th, 2011, 05:05 AM

Extreme luxury in Cambodia comes at a price
http://business.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/27/extreme-luxury-in-cambodia-comes-at-a-price/?hpt=ias_bn3

(CNN) – You're starting your holiday and you get on a chartered plane that brings you to a private island. Then you check into your private villa with an endless view of the ocean. If you choose, your only visitor can be the gourmet chef who comes over to cook your meals every day. This is not the Seychelles. This is Cambodia.

That's the vision Rory and Melita Hunter have for anyone dreaming of the ultimate luxury experience. They plan to open Song Saa resort on December 31. It will be the first luxury resort on a private island in Cambodia.

The construction of 27 one- and two-bedroom villas are near completion. They will cost upwards of $2,000 per night.

"In many respects, it's an out of body experience," says Rory Hunter, referring to the ongoing construction. "You dream about something for a long time and you plan for it for such a long time."

The Hunters' story goes back six years.

Rory is a former advertising executive and Melita is a former set designer. Originally from Australia, they came to Phnom Penh and set up a business renovating old French colonial apartments and leasing them to expats. They never planned to become developers until they stumbled upon two small islands in southern Cambodia while on an excursion. The islands are called Song Saa which means "Sweethearts" in Khmer.

They bought the local land rights to the islands for $15,000 from two families living there. The Hunters knew they didn't really "own" the islands because in Cambodia, foreigners are not able to own land outright. They negotiated with the Cambodian government to lease the islands for 99 years.

The Hunters then started their plan of developing a high-end villa resort. They put in $370,000 of their own money as seed capital. They've since raised several rounds of financing from mainly European investors for this $21 million project.

The offer

In order to raise capital and lay the foundation for future revenue, the Hunters put the villas on the market. They are priced between $600,000 to $1.75 million. Owners are allowed to use the villa for one month every year and must make it available for rental the rest of the year. The owners are promised an 8% return of the purchase price for five years and then 50% of revenues after that.

They've pre-sold the majority of the villas to investors including Dare Koslow of Hong Kong. He saw a magazine ad for the villas and started to research the project. He acknowledges he's not the savviest of investors. "Whenever I invest in a financial instrument like stocks, I always lose, but with real estate, I'm quite successful. I liked the idea it was a tangible asset," Koslow says.

Risk factor

Cambodia is in the early stages of developing a legal framework for real estate and investment law.

"We are still an emerging economy," says Bretton Sciaroni, an American legal adviser and business consultant based in Phnom Penh. "We still have a long way to go. The Cambodian government is dedicated to building a modern economy with modern laws... but just getting laws down doesn't mean the laws are being implemented."

The government is pro-business. Foreigners can own 100% of their business in Cambodia and there are no capital controls on money coming into or leaving the country. The government has also recently passed a law allowing foreigners to own 100% of an apartment as long as it's above the ground floor.

The reality remains: there's a high level of risk for investors in any developing country.

"They're right to be concerned. In any property transaction anywhere in the world, due diligence is such an important component," says Rory Hunter. "The first thing we always say to potential investors is, 'Here's the documentation. Get your lawyers to review it independently.' "

Will wealthy guests come?

The big gamble is whether there is a customer base for a resort like Song Saa . Will the wealthy client want to come to a country where 28% of the population lives on a dollar a day. That's why tourism in Cambodia has been a budget traveler's dream. (A tourist can easily get by on less than $10 a day for meals and tuk tuk rides in Phnom Penh).

This is the gamble the Hunters are taking. They're making a bet - global downturn or not - that there will always be a segment of the wealthy who are rich enough and adventurous enough to spend $2,000 per night in an unproven country.

"Travelers who are looking for a sense of adventure and a story, Cambodia is a pretty great place to go," says Hunter.