Siem Reap is Province of Cambodia
Siem Reap is Province of Cambodia, located North West of the country. Siem refers to Siam, and Reap means defeat, thus Siem Reap means Siam Defeat.
The name is called after the Siam was defeated by Khmer army during the war in 16th century. Long time after the event the name of Siam comes to Siem,
so that today they call this province Siem Reap . Siem Reap was a hot place of war between Khmer Rouge and government during the war time 1980 –
1993. Population is small if compare to others provinces of Cambodia. They lived in fear and poor. Since 1993, first election that governed by UNTAC
(United Nation Transitional Authority of Cambodia), Siem Reap is opened to the world, many soldiers of UN came to Siem Reap and meet with many local.
They are happy to help to rebuild this country. Since year 2000, Prime minister of Cambodia had opened this province to the world by using his effective
policy is called Open Air Policy. Siem Reap have many countries want to flight direct from their city to Siem Reap with stop. This is the good policy for Siem
Reap province. Many tourism companies have come for their business and build their resort for welcoming their visitors from over the world. Now Siem
Reap known as a high class province with many foreigners live for their business. Old colonial buildings are attracted to the visitors; they can enjoy their
evening time for shopping, experience foods, massage, drinking, and many activities in the small vibrant town which centered at the old market and bar street.
