The difference in the completion percentage figures quoted here are interesting: over 20pc now (June 2022) against 22pc in March. (See above post.)

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport Over 20 Percent Completed
AKP Phnom Penh, June 10, 2022 --

The construction of new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has completed more than 20 percent now.

The update was shared recently by H.E. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, Under-Secretary of State and Spokesperson for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA).

Despite some emerging challenges, the first-phase construction process will be finished in March 2023 as planned, he said.

H.E. Sinn Chanserey Vutha explained that during the COVID-19 outbreak, the construction team faced difficulties especially with material transportation but are still well on track.

Worth some US$900 million, the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport will play an important role especially in tourism both in the province and Cambodia.

The new airport is located in Tayek commune, Sotr Nikum district and is about 50 kilometres from Siem Reap provincial city.
By Pheng Somany

60 mins ago - BREAKING NEWS
Foreigner sent to court for embezzlement at new Siem Reap International Airport
A foreign man has been sent to court in Siem Reap for embezzling $126,000.

The suspect has been named as Chinese national TAN QINGBING, Male, Born on 18-12-1984, who is General Manager, XING ZHENG GIAN Co.Ltd Company.

On July 11, 2022, the specialized office forces arrested the man for breach of trust between August 26, 2021 and January 11, 2022 at the construction site of the new Siem Reap International Airport in Proval Village, Popel Commune, Sot Nikum District, Siem Reap Province.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501114122/ ... l-airport/

More details on the Siem Reap Airport Fraud:

TAN QINGBING, 38Yo Chinese National Detained & Accused of Stealing Over $120K From XING ZHENG GIAN Co.Ltd
Cambodia News (Siem Reap Province): According to the Commissariat of Siem Reap Province Police on July 16, 2022, TAN QINGBING, a 38-year-old Chinese national was detained after he was accused of stealing over $120K from XING ZHENG GIAN Co.Ltd, according to a police report filed by GUO PEIYUN, the owner of the company on July 11.

The owner claimed that from August 26, 2021, up to January 11, 2022, the suspect was stealing from the company, located at the construction site of the new Siem Reap international airport in Broval village, Popel commune, Sotnikum district, Siem Reap province. The suspect is being held in custody for further investigation.

Cambodia News, (Siem Reap province): On September 12, 2022, the Minister in charge of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation, Mr. Mao Havannal, led a delegation to visit the new International Airport in Siem Reap to inspect the progress of the construction.

The new Siem Reap airport, which covers an area of ​​more than 700 hectares in Tayek commune, Sot Nikum district, Siem Reap province, has completed 42% of the construction. By the end of 2022, the company will have completed more than 70 percent.

Chea Aun, secretary of state for civil aviation, said the inspections included the aircraft depot, runway, landing gear, landing gear and the 176-meter-high, 13-story control tower to be equipped to meet both Cambodian and international aviation standards.
Achievements include the construction of a 3,600-meter concrete runway, a 38-terminal aircraft depot and more modern facilities than the current airport.

Chinese Companies Propose Monorail From New Siem Reap Airport To SR City Center

Breaking Cambodia News (China): During the high-level meetings between China and Cambodian officials on February 9 to 11, 2023, three Chinese companies are reportedly interested in investing in the installation of a monorail system, running from the future Siem Reap airport in Sotnikum district into Siem Reap city.

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to be Put into Trial Operation in June
AKP Phnom Penh, March 06, 2023 –
The construction of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport has been now 86 percent complete, and the new airport in Siem Reap province is expected to be put into trial use in June this year and into official operation by October.


The information was shared by Mr. Liu Minglin, Director General and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yunnan Investment Group Co., Ltd., the developer of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, while paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HE at the Peace Palace here this afternoon, according to H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Assistant to the Cambodian Premier.

Mr. Liu Minglin also informed Samdech Techo HE of his company’s intention to promote the airport to attract flights from other countries and to invest in solar energy in Siem Reap province.
By C. Nika
AKP

I can't see why the wanted or needed a new one. There are less than 20 flights a day into Siem Reap. Koh Samui has nearly double that and that is similar to REP (one runway, staircases only on and off the planes, a basic regional airport that does the job)

They built it 50km away from Siem Reap, so that's at least an hour away, and now they want a monorail to get into town (more debt).

What a waste of money.

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:49 pm Chinese Companies Propose Monorail From New Siem Reap Airport To SR City Center

Breaking Cambodia News (China): During the high-level meetings between China and Cambodian officials on February 9 to 11, 2023, three Chinese companies are reportedly interested in investing in the installation of a monorail system, running from the future Siem Reap airport in Sotnikum district into Siem Reap city.

More debt.

More 'gratitude' for the official pen wielders.

Less regular work and income for locals (but they are poor so f**k 'em)

Sounds like a Win Win Lose deal to me.

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:05 pm There’s a Khmer on social media saying each person in Cambodia now owes about $2000 in debt to China. Total Chinese debt divided by people in Cambodia.

What will happen when the masters come to collect?

More Facebook blathering. Cambodia's foreign debt to all countries stands at about $10 billion, which works out at about $625 per head.
https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodia-seek ... 43062.html