Frequent crackdowns in Cambodia, netizens contribute their opinions:
Cambodia is moving forward, with economic development and political rectification going hand in hand! China is catching up from behind, after Northern Myanmar, now targeting Cambodia!
Since Hun Manet took office, Cambodia has started on the path of economic transformation and governance modernization. This change is not only a strategic choice for Cambodia's national development but also a strong response to the rampant scam parks plaguing society.
However, Cambodia's crackdown on scam parks is not without cost. Especially in Sihanoukville (Westport), the former scam hub is now undergoing a profound economic transformation.
After many scam parks were shut down, the catering and service industries that relied on foreign clients were the first to be impacted.
The scam activities had brought a large number of foreign workers who were the main consumer group for Westport's catering industry. With the cleanup of scam parks, many restaurants saw their daily turnover drop by more than 50% or even higher. Now, they are also moving along with the parks to border cities. Some high-end restaurants catering specifically to foreigners had to close down, and street food vendors also reported a sharp decrease in income.
As Cambodia moves forward and China follows up, this dual-force model will only make the survival of scam parks increasingly difficult. In the future, with the deepening of China-Cambodia cooperation, Cambodia will not only shed the label of a "scam hotbed" but will also welcome a new golden age of development.
