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Cambodia's tourism plummets, leaving Angkor Wat eerily quiet

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

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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…