Paradise lost? ‘Land occupiers’ of Koh Toteung ordered to leave to make way for ‘world-class eco-tourism resort.’

Koh Kong Provincial Administration has informed people involved in the ‘land occupation’ on Koh Toteung, Koh Sdach Village, Koh Sdach Commune, Kirisakor District, to dismantle their buildings and leave the site as soon as possible and stop encroaching on state land otherwise they will face legal action. The island is currently home to the renowned Nomads Land eco resort, which was established in 2009.

It is not known if the ruling, issued on the 17th of March, refers to Nomads Land, or to another, unrelated development in another part of the island. The provincial administration said that according to the actual inspection, some people now occupy the land and live on Koh Toteung, a place where the Royal Government allows companies to invest.

Approval has been granted by the Royal Government to the Den Nokor Company to invest in the development of a world-class eco-tourism resort. The provincial administration would like to confirm that any encroachment on state land or sale of state land will face legal action.

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