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July 14, 2004
Sihanoukville Development
I mentioned the development style here, which I don’t like. You have either ‘shack-like’ food and drink stalls on the beaches, or multi-million dollar resorts, ‘owning’ beaches. Sokha Beach for example, a 1km beach was bought by the Sokha Resort, and is now a private beach (you can go there, buy a drink, and therefore spend time on the beach, but that’s not the point). I much prefer the moderate development of Ko Pha Ngan and other Thai islands and beaches, and would definitely recommend them before Sihanoukville. In saying that, it’s quieter here, and that may appeal to some people. Apparently there are heaps of basically deserted islands that are easily accessible, so for a couple wanting a private beach atmosphere, that is entirely possible here. Anyway, I’d better get back to finishing the past few days logs before they escape me.
Posted by Dan at July 14, 2004 02:38 AM