The last time the Visit Koh Rong team stayed on Koh Touch – the main tourist area on Koh Rong Island – we decided to try out Paradise Bungalows. Paradise Bungalows tends to get quite good reviews (though many people confuse it with Paradise Villas on Koh Rong Samloem – The same company but […]
Koh Touch, the main tourist area on Koh Rong Island, is known for its vibrant party atmosphere (though there are several quieter holiday options just a little further down to the right). Here are 10 amazing photos of one of Koh Rong’s must popular areas…
A beach on Koh Rong Preah Sihanouk Provincial Hall signed an agreement in cooperation with Royal Group and Sinohydro Co Ltd yesterday to build a 70km road on Koh Rong Island. Provincial governor Kuoch Chamroeun signed the agreement with Kith Meng, chairman of the board of directors of the Royal Group, to construct the […]
Work on a new solar power station is set to start next month on Koh Rong Samloem. The 1.25 megawatt (Mw) solar power project was signed off this year and will be constructed as two standalone solar based micro-grids that can provide electricity to the people and local businesses on the island. The new […]
If you’re staying on Koh Touch (the main tourist area on Koh Rong Island), there are a couple of restaurants and bars that I would recommend. (See also: Best Attractions & Activities on Koh Rong) Best Place for Wi-Fi Firstly, we are often asked about Wi-Fi on Koh Touch. Now, although many places […]
Cambodia’s first marine national park has been created on Koh Rong, expanding on a marine protection area established for the island in 2016. According to a sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Koh Rong Marine National Park will cover 7 islands: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Koun, Koh Touch, Koh Tatiem, […]
A new high-end luxury resort has opened on Koh Rong, after several delays to its construction. The Royal Sands Koh Rong is a 148-room 5-star hotel – A joint venture by the Royal Group and a Thailand-based Swiss investor. Equipped with a lavish Spa, a stunning infinity-edge swimming pool, a modern gym, a beautiful beach […]
The very first helicopter service to Koh Rong will start operation in the first quarter of 2017. Established by the famous Royal Group of Cambodia, the Bell Choppers will be taking clients to their (under-development) high-end luxury resort called ‘Royal Sands’. Currently, just 5 Airbus Helicopters have a commercial license in Cambodia. Read the […]
Cambodia has finally launched it’s very first large-scale marine protection project – Several areas (totalling about 405km²) around Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem are now ‘Marine Fisheries Management Areas’. Fauna and Flora International coastal and marine conservation project manager Kate West said: “It’s a huge step for Cambodia, because there was no formal […]