July 7, 2020
Preah Sihanouk province prepares for returning Chinese nationals
As the Cambodian government announced plans to allow the reopening of Casinos around the Kingdom, Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities have called on the people and business owners to prepare as more Chinese nationals return to the coastal province, taking advantage of direct flights.

Preah Sihanouk provincial hall spokesman Kheang Phearum told Khmer Times yesterday that as of June, more than 20,000 Chinese nationals arrived in the province on direct flights.

“I would like to call on all people in tourism-related services in Preah Sihanouk to be ready to welcome tourists, not only Chinese but all foreign and local visitors as the province is now improving its infrastructure while more Chinese nationals return,” he said.

Phearum said since reported COVID-19 cases in Cambodia have eased from May, currently, about 250 Chinese nationals are arriving at Sihanoukville International Airport per day.

“Some tourism-related services such as restaurants and guesthouses are reopening as they welcome more guests,since May,” he said

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the total population of Chinese in Preah Sihanouk was 80,000 or nearly half of the province’s total population.
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