Saracen Bay is the main tourist beach on Koh Rong Samloem. Easily accessible by all the main ferry services, the bay is one of the most convenient places to get to on Koh Rong Samloem. It is also the most ‘civilised’, with a couple of small shops and other services. The views on Saracen Bay […]
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 […]
For those of you staying on Saracen Bay, the main tourist beach on Koh Rong Samloem, here are 5 food and drinks that you simply must try… (See also: Attractions and Activities on Koh Rong Samloem) 1) Fish Amok – Sol Beach Resort At number one is quite possibly the best Fish Amok […]
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 […]
Deputy Navy Commander Tea Sokha and local dive businesses have attempted to start an artificial coral reef just off the coast off Koh Rong Samloem – They submerged two large shipping containers to serves as structures for coral habitation. Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Yon Min said that restoring marine ecology around the islands has […]
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 […]