Meanwhile, MPDI, a subsidiary of Seng Enterprise, a family-owned group that is one of Cambodia’s leading construction companies, is working on another $2bn project, with unnamed US, Japanese and Middle Eastern investors. The project will triple the size of Kep, a neglected former French colonial resort



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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kep

Kep (also known as Keb or Kep-sur-Mer by the French) is a municipality in Cambodia with the status of a province. It is subdivided into two districts. Kep, which is located just a few kilometers from the border with Vietnam, used to be Cambodia's most popular and prestigious beach town but has fallen on hard times in recent years. From the early 1900's until the 1960's, Kep was a thriving resort town for the rich French and Cambodian elite. During the Khmer Rouge years, much of Kep's French colonial era mansions and villas were destroyed. Many of Kep's villas are abandoned, but some of the town's former splendor is still apparent. The ocean is lined with wide sidewalks and large statues that now seem largely out of place. The king built a palace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, but it was never furnished and now sits empty. A good, paved road connects the town with Kampot. Kep's beaches are mostly mangrove and black rock rather than the white sands of Sihanoukville, but Koh Thonsáy is just a short boat ride away. Kep appears to be experiencing something of a renaissance, with several mid-range and luxury guesthouses and bungalows recently open or under construction. The town's seafood is cheap, plentiful and delicious - particularly the crabs. In addition, Kep is home to an extensive national park.

The city is subdivided into 2 districts.

2301 Damnak Chang'aeur
2302 Kep






http://www.kepcambodia.com/


http://hubpages.com/hub/Kep_Cambodia


Kep was once the top beach destination in Cambodia. This now quiet beach town is near the border with Vietnam. It is easy to reach Kep from Phnom Penh. It is 5-6 hours from Cambodia’s capital, and a mere 45 minutes from Kampot. Kep is definitely scenic, but in a rugged way, compared to Sihanoukville, which is now Cambodia’s top seaside town. While Sihanoukville boasts endless stretches of sandy beaches, Kep has a short stretch of sand surrounded by mangrove forests and rocky coastal areas.


Kep is still not as nice a beach town as Sihanoukville, but the lack of a full blown tourist industry is refreshing. There is lots to explore and plenty to eat in town. While the tourist industry is picking up as of late, there is still a very laid back vibe to be found in Kep.

So SoCal, when do you think Cambodia will catch up to Vietnam in terms of development and economy? 5 years, 10 years? Never? I would like your honest opinion because you trend to know a great deal about ASEAN countries.

kep: the Malibu/Hamptons of Cambodia. Good development


hope they don't destroy too much of the environment

Guyer, I hope for a peaceful and prosperous mainland Southeast Asia and Southeast Asia. For the last few years, Cambodia has grown significantly. When I find articles about the economy of Cambodia, I will post them in here and keep you updated. As of now, I do not have sufficient information to answer your questions yet.


Hopefully, some day before I die, I will donate my humble money to organization like www.RoomToRead.org to build libraries and schools to better the lives of the people of mainland Southeast Asia.







http://leboutdumonde.new.fr/


Guesthouse Le Bout Du Monde



Activities in Kep :

The beach and the Gulf of Siam for water activities and outings at sea in traditional boat. It is possible to go to KOH TONSAY (island of Rabbit) and spend the day enjoying its beaches by boat.

Hiking and cycling in the many forest trails around the hostel.

Multiple Discoveries: Bokor National Park, Buddhist temples, caves sheltering pagan or Buddhist temples, plantations pepper KAMPOT (known until the greatest Parisian restaurants, and of course the rural hinterland and authentic.

You can also rent a Honda 100 CC motobike at the guesthouse.

I forgot the best: the kindness and smiles of the people to enjoy

Family games are available at the bar on request. A deposit of 1 to 10 $ will be requested and given back to the return of the complete set and in good condition.

This list is not exhaustive. Do not hesitate to ask for advice

^Sounds good!

Kep 2008 - 1/4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8spuRMKsXM...feature=related

Been to Krong Kep afew times, great place to visit.