geovalin Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 With the steep decline in tourist numbers throughout Cambodia, there are questions over how businesses will keep their heads above water. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, a number of businesses around Cambodia are feeling the effects on their business. But one usually quieter town seems to be booming: Kampot. expatriates and locals alike have decided to head to one of the country’s most renowned beauty spots. Kampot is a small, clean town built around the Prek Toek Chhou River. This river compared with the Tonle Sap is relatively clean and people even swim in it. The town also boasts lots of attractive French architecture dating back to the first half of the 20th century and, until the 1950s, Kampot was Cambodia’s main port. These days the town is full of a variety of lively bars and restaurants and even hosts big events attracting international DJs. That, along with the natural beauty of the place with its waterfalls, mountain views and national parks, leave it clear as to why people are flocking there. Johny Kort owner of Yellow Sun Hostel, Kampot, said: “Since the re-opening of a lot of bars and restaurants in Kampot, we have had a lot of customers both local and Western check into our hostel. We have adapted the business so that it stays profitable but also makes things affordable for the people staying with us.” read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743468/is-kampot-the-kingdoms-latest-hotspot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deli Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hopefully they don't let the Chinese ruining it, as they ruined Snooky already to the max 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post twocatsmac Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Deli said: Hopefully they don't let the Chinese ruining it, as they ruined Snooky already to the max As it stands, the Chinese have ruined tourism worldwide already. Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia are destined to become Chinese holiday camps, it’s only a matter of time. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 When the Chinese invaded Snookie, the hipsters there moved to Kampot. It has been growing ever since. The best pepper comes from there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4737 Carlin Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Someone I know visited Kampot last week and told me many of the bars and restaurants were closed. Advertising BS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Destiny1990 Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 Kampot no casinos = no chinese.. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyclist Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 2 hours ago, 4737 Carlin said: Someone I know visited Kampot last week and told me many of the bars and restaurants were closed. Advertising BS. That is what I thought. Kampot relies heavily on Western tourists, much less on expats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yuyiinthesky Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 I have friends in Kampot, and they showed me in many video chats that while some places are closed, many others are open and full. The lack of tourists is obvious, nevertheless the expats there are not missing anything. Many of the expats which the Chinese did push out of Sihanoukville did move to Kampot. Also the new normal there seems to be the old normal, no mask or distancing in minimarts, restaurants, bars. Nevertheless no Covid-19. Kampot is on top of my list of places to check out as soon as the land borders are open. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 51 minutes ago, thecyclist said: That is what I thought. Kampot relies heavily on Western tourists, much less on expats. Must be the shortage of running water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 A friend of mine has the Camp Potes Bar , good music and cocktails.,He love it there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuyiinthesky Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Traubert said: Must be the shortage of running water. Utter nonsense ! There is no shortage of running water in Kampot, not at all. There's even a nice river going through the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Racist posts and replies removed. Continue and face a suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 11 hours ago, twocatsmac said: As it stands, the Chinese have ruined tourism worldwide already. Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia are destined to become Chinese holiday camps, it’s only a matter of time. Not sure about Vietnam, relations with china are not so rosy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 7/10/2020 at 9:31 AM, geovalin said: Since the re-opening of a lot of bars and restaurants in Kampot, Interesting, to my knowledge bars and restaurants have never been closed - many have remained open here in Siem Reap and Battambang, other than those dependent solely on foreign tourists which are still closed. Never been an alcohol ban here in Cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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