ANA restricts use of photographic tripods in Angkor Wat area

A representative from the Apsara National Authority (ANA), the Cambodian management authority responsible for maintaining the Angkor Archaeological Park, announced the authority’s ban on the use of tripods in the park except if photographers apply for permission through ANA, a move that has irritated many professional photographers.

The explanation was offered after many photographers took to social media and complained that they have not been allowed to use tripods in the park.

Long Kosal, ANA spokesman, said yesterday that officials will stop photographers from taking pictures in the archaeological park because these photographers will use the images for commercial purposes.

The authority wants photographers to ask for permission, which means they have to pay a fee to the government,” he said. “It is also for the public’s benefit as people who go on tours with guides have paid the fee in the tour price, and are allowed to photograph.”

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