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Cambodia's tourism plummets, leaving Angkor Wat eerily quiet

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Cambodia's tourism sector is experiencing a significant downturn, with tourist arrivals dropping by nearly 50% this year. This slump has led to a noticeably quieter atmosphere at the iconic Angkor Wat temple complex. Local operators attribute the decline to safety concerns, border disputes with Thailand, and the negative impact of scam compounds. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a decline in tourism and its impact on a specific landmark, which is not a core AI development.

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Cambodia's tourism plummets, leaving Angkor Wat eerily quiet

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet

    Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat once meant fighting for elbow room, a hundred phone screens glowing in the dark as tour buses disgorged crowds chasing the same postcard-perfect shot These days, the 12th century temple complex is comparatively quiet, with operators reporting…

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