Poipet has plans to transform this border town associated with casinos and scam compounds into an enthralling civilized city to attract national and international tourists. I spent a night in Poipet to see what it was like. Border cities in Southeast Asia have a reputation for being dodgy, and Poipet in Cambodia is no exception. […]
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Future Poipet: Construction and transport in Cambodia’s border city
Poipet is a city on the Cambodian-Thai border in Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia. Poipet is the busiest crossing point between the two countries, serving traffic going to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The city is known for its casinos that cater for visitors from Thailand. The city is also emerging as a manufacturing centre in […]
