SOMBAT RAKSAKUL
Overshadowed by its rival Poipet, Koh Kong is often ignored. This upsets the town's leaders, who want Koh Kong to be established as a special economic zone like Poipet.
But now their hopes have brightened. In May, the 152km-long Road No 48 connecting Koh Kong with Sre Ambel was reopened after being upgraded with the labour of Thai contractors and a soft loan from the Thai government.
The road allows a second overland route between Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
Neglected for decades prior to the upgrade, the road had become a muddy, rough route, running through scenic hills and dense jungle.
It was a slow trip from Koh Kong, made slower by ferry crossings, and unlikely to be made in a single day.
But the ferry crossings are now a thing of the past, according to Trat Senator Supojana Liadprathom.
The new road helps shorten the time it takes to travel to Phnom Penh to three to four hours from seven to eight hours.
In addition to the transport of goods, the new road allows tourists to visit Koh Kong and other Cambodian coastal attractions, such as Sihanoukville.
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