Bokor National park development in Kampot

mannanman · Post by **mannanman** » Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:35 pm

John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:09 pm I a few years there might be noting but ruins left. I hope.

City of Ghosts 2. Jimmy (Ben Affleck) returns to find (his career) Sok (Kem Sereyvuth) who’s now a real estate developer and Sophie (Natasha McEllhone) finally gets her knockers out. Guest starring the ghost of Marvin (James Caan) and some French bloke.

kgbagent · Post by **kgbagent** » Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:34 pm

nemo wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:09 pm Is it a ghost settlement?

It has that potential.

I was pleased to see the renovated hotel starting to devolve into pre renovation

2014

2016

later 2016

Dec 2017 renovation begins

early 2018

later 2018

end 2018

Feb 2019

Nov 2019 - already paint fading and landscaping all dead

Yesterday - paint leeching and shutters fading

rogerrabbit · Post by **rogerrabbit** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:10 pm

This development of Bokor has similar vibes as Genting Highlands in Malaysia. When they build it in the 70s everybody thought the guy (Lim Goh Tong) was crazy. It had bit of boom in 80s and 90s and then in 2000's the place was quieter as all the buildings and resorts started to show wear. Now the area has been booming for last couple years. Weekends and on holidays the place is jam packed and new high rises and resorts are being built all the time. People from KL go to enjoy cooler weather there.

AndyKK · Post by **AndyKK** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:31 pm

Yes because of the climate, adverse weather conditions the owners need to employ full-time painter's like on the Forth Bridge.

"Painting the Forth Bridge" is a colloquial expression for a never-ending task, coined on the erroneous belief that at one time in the history of the bridge repainting was required and commenced immediately upon completion of the previous repaint.
Such a practice never existed, as weathered areas were given more attention, but there was a permanent maintenance crew. In 2011, the bridge was covered in a new coating designed to last for 25 years, bringing an end to having painters as a regular part of the maintenance crew. Colin Hardie, of Balfour Beatty Construction, was reported as saying,

For the first time in the bridge's history there will be no painters required on the bridge. Job done ...

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:43 pm

I have hundreds of pictures from before the new road was built. I like the cycle of rebirth and decay.

Anchor Moy · Post by **Anchor Moy** » Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:21 am

kgbagent wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:15 pm
mannanman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:49 pm I thought it wasn’t possible to build a road straight up as it’ll be too steep which is why mountain roads are twisty?
A mate and I tried to take dirt bikes up the abandoned road having given 10000reil to the ranger at the gate but it was impossible after about 600m.

This is considered an option if they follow the ridge

At some stage (at least 6-7 years ago), there was talk of constructing a cable car up the side of Bokor to the casino and resort area for tourists. Do we have any news of progress on this ?
Thought it sounded like a spiffing idea.

Cooldude · Post by **Cooldude** » Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:35 am

kgbagent wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:34 pm
nemo wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:09 pm Is it a ghost settlement?
It has that potential.

I was pleased to see the renovated hotel starting to devolve into pre renovation

2014

2016

later 2016

Dec 2017 renovation begins

early 2018

later 2018

end 2018

Feb 2019

Nov 2019 - already paint fading and landscaping all dead

Yesterday - paint leeching and shutters fading

Stayed here for two nights this past August. The place was literally cloud covered most of those two days. I don't know any paint that can handle that kind of continuous moisture/humidity. Too bad because it really looked nice a few years back when they just finished painting the place.
Had a blast during our stay there. The interior is very well kept and the room was nice. Great staff. We were the only ones staying there at the time and the kitchen was closed. The food was being made at the other newer Chinese hotel close by and was being delivered by motorbike.
We were lucky to have the place to ourselves as the day we checked out, the place was having a barbecue in the backyard and the hotel was fully booked with some super -wealthy Khmer. It was a great overall experience.

SternAAlbifrons · Post by **SternAAlbifrons** » Sat Jan 01, 2022 6:42 am

Quickk!!
Somebody grab a cheap lease on one of these for me please. I'll send the money tomorrow.

ho ho ho, rubba dub dub, rubb a dollar dollar dollar
....the start of my bird's nest fortune.

mannanman · Post by **mannanman** » Sat Jan 01, 2022 9:47 am

Why do people quote massive posts with pictures?
Just snip it. We know what you’re talking about.

Takes ages to scroll on a iPhone 3.

willyhilly · Post by **willyhilly** » Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:55 am

Enjoyed the pics, especially the hotel returning to its former state. I went up there many times and have wondered what had hapened to the place.

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