During the three-day Pchum Ben holiday from October 10 to 12, Preah Sihanouk province recorded more than 150,000 domestic and international tourist arrivals. Beaches and key resort spots filled up with visitors, delivering a bustling holiday atmosphere that local businesses had not seen in quite a while.
Even more notable was the provincial police report: zero criminal cases were logged across the entire province throughout the holiday period. Determined to shake off persistent safety concerns, local authorities intensified street patrols and tightened security around crowded commercial areas and scenic hotspots, effectively suppressing major incidents.
For Chinese business owners operating restaurants, hotels, and retail shops in Sihanoukville, an influx of peaceful holidaymakers is far more meaningful than official marketing rhetoric. The city's reputation has suffered deeply from illicit industry fallout over the years, and while maintaining this level of control long-term remains a challenge, the holiday passed without a single incident to fuel external criticism.
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