Introducing Anlong Veng
For almost a decade this was the ultimate Khmer Rouge stronghold: home to Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan and Ta Mok, among the most notorious leaders of Democratic Kampuchea. Anlong Veng fell to government forces in April 1998 at the same time as Pol Pot died mysteriously nearby. Soon after, Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered that NH67 be bulldozed through the jungle to ensure that the population didn’t have second thoughts about ending the war.
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Today Anlong Veng is a poor, dusty town with little going for it except the nearby Choam–Choam Srawngam border crossing, which takes you to a pretty isolated part of Thailand. The average visitor will find little to see or do here, but for those with a keen interest in contemporary Cambodian history its Khmer Rouge sites are an important – if troubling and enigmatic – part of the picture.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Preah Vihear Temple - anyone up for the trip?
by travelboy78 27 May 2012
Ok thanks everyone for your replies. The current situation is this: Sorya bus used to run a bus passing via Sa Erm (only 25km from the…
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Re: Stung Treng to Siem Reap, can it be done in one day?
by mrkr 24 May 2012
The road from Thala Borivath (across the Mekong from Stung Treng) to Krong Preah Vihear through Chhaeb is being rebuilt. It is passable…
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RE: Preah Vihear Temple - anyone up for the trip?
by dogeatinghotchips 23 May 2012
you can get share taxis from SR to Anlong Veng for a few dollars, Buses also go up there (Sorya). From there make your own arrangements.…
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