cautious colin wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 3:18 pm is there a map anywhere of all the roads within this project?

Any and all maps because it’s obvious and you can’t miss it .. surprised they even left the buildings they did

From MaxNormal, re video of new concrete roads:

^^^ Yeah, the more completed roads (e.g., 7 Makara) look promising. Unless my eyes deceived me, I spied actual sidewalks-to-be. But that aerial view of Korean concrete beehives was nightmarish.

I am planning a recon to SR at some point, hopefully late this year, and will stay a bit to see if I want to live there. There's something about SR that I can't get out of my head, aside from the big negative, namely armies of Chinese tourists hollering and spitting their way through Pub St. and the old night market.

A lot of things in SR have to come together to make me a resident, such as good restaurants, pleasant bars, supermarkets and decent apartments, which SR certainly did have last time I was there in 2016. At that time, the huge tourist coaches were already invading Wat Bo Rd., my preferred location.

cautious colin wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 3:18 pm is there a map anywhere of all the roads within this project?

It's not great resolution but I managed to scour out this one:

https://construction-property.com/wp-co ... 5280_o.jpg

The article it's from can be found here:

https://construction-property.com/pm-hu ... siem-reap/

A slightly more intense article which is a shot across the bows for those concerned about Shianoukville effects coming to SR can be found here from a few years back:

https://helloangkor.com/siem-reap-2-0-a ... formation/

@ExPenhMan There are sidewalks in quite a few of the artist impressions. But as we all know, architectural impression images are always hyper idealised. The finished products never look like the cgi elysium they claim to envision.

This covers a longer term vision including Chinese, Japanese and US investment. With a map detailing the areas for longer term development:

https://helloangkor.com/wp-content/uplo ... 6x1173.jpg

the big negative, namely armies of Chinese tourists hollering and spitting their way through Pub St. and the old night market

May not see that again soon.

That article is hilarious


Siem Reap is on the cusp of one the largest renewals in its modern history led by a massive government works program, namely the “38 Road Project” and even larger foreign investment developments.

nemo wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 4:27 pm

the big negative, namely armies of Chinese tourists hollering and spitting their way through Pub St. and the old night market

May not see that again soon.

That article is hilarious

I did find the gondola particularly... amusing? Hehe

Things have changed a little since this article. I believe the Naga development has been rejected, for now at least

Right oh, thanks for the update.

^^ they should totally do gondolas. Can they make the river gleam like that too?

cautious colin wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 3:18 pm is there a map anywhere of all the roads within this project?

MaxNormal wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 4:33 pm

nemo wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 4:27 pm

the big negative, namely armies of Chinese tourists hollering and spitting their way through Pub St. and the old night market

May not see that again soon.

That article is hilarious

I did find the gondola particularly... amusing? Hehe

Things have changed a little since this article. I believe the Naga development has been rejected, for now at least

Right oh, thanks for the update.

See here:
Government Rejects Naga Group’s "Angkor Lake of Wonder" Project
24 March 2021
post481189.html#p481189

I have lived in SR for 3 years and visited 4 years ago.
I have seen it crowded and vibrant and spent all of 2020 here..unable to do business travel.
I was able to keep finding better apartments for very reasonable year leases...the last 2 with generators and pools.
I worked on storm drain crews over 40 years ago, did dirt work, asphalt...concrete..you name it.
This latest project has been quit a mess.
It began by seeing people lose half or all of their homes or businesses...I have seen this in other countries so it is not something unexpected.....just sad after a year without income....moving walls, losing half a house, you name it...
Yes, the idea to finish a section and move on does seem more logical....this chaos is bizarre.
My one question is with all the road expansions and even new roads ...WHAT ABOUT THE BRIDGES?
Every project I ever did that crossed a creek, river, etc. had a new 4 lane bridge built next to the existing old narrow bridge.
There was renovation at Angkor Wat Complex last year...new roads..restaurants and shops moved to a new location off the main road...
I was there a few months before the elephants were shipped off....not a bad idea ....But, seeing elephants up close was a beautiful sight at Angkor Thom...with the Khmer boys riding....
I knew 4 years ago there were too many hotels,restaurants...etc.
In 2019 more were being built, loans taken...2020 was supposed to be a banner year...beautiful hotels never opened.
There has not been anything mentioned about the new airport 40 km towards PP..
It is going to be an entire new city in the future.
I suspect with casinos..buses..hotels..you name it...Old town Siem Reap will NEVER return to the old days.
Yes, the Piano Bar was open a few weeks ago as were many places. Sok San road was rocking on New Years eve 31,Jan that is and for months..up until recently...
There have been boat rides in Tonle Siem Reap for years and they had 5 Cat track loaders mucking it out not long ago..They have a shit ton of work to get it to the picture...I guess if chicago can dye the chicago river green for St. Patty the Khmer could too....yikes
A long way to go..and it has been raining like a motherfucker lately... Never know what is open or closed...I was laying low before...now, even more...
Siem Reap is a bucket list item for many people..But, it does not offer a reason to return....unless, like me, you enjoy it here.
I lived all over Cambodia and Thailand.
Siem Reap is my favorite ....The generator and large pool and great food shopping are big factors ....
Been confusion of late over curfews, alcohol, etc....
I stocked up and have a local tuk tuk guy who keeps me informed of talk on the street.
I send my Khmer lady to the markets lately.
But, usually go myself.
We both love to cook, so, I never eat out...
But, pies are available..Sunday roasts too..
I do not foresee tourists coming next year.
Who has any money for vacations to Cambodia?
There are many private schools near me...
They had reopened and the kids were back where they belong....closed again sadly.
Cheers...