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Pres. Obama's visit

Replies: 6 - Last Post: Nov 18, 2012 11:01 PM Last Post By: wakeoftheflood

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khunlarn

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Nov 12, 2012 4:21 PM
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Pres. Obama's visit

I've read that the pres will be in PP on 19-20 November, during the Asean and East Asian summits. This will cause a fair bit of disruption but I'm wondering just how much. I had planned to arrive in PP on 21 November, but my friend who drives a hire car tells me that the roads will be closed for ten days, thereby bankrupting him.

I'm assuming also that hotel rooms will be pretty scarce.

Could anyone give me a bit more info before I pay for my ticket from Sydney?

Thanks

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sbruny

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Nov 12, 2012 4:49 PM
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There are so many rooms in Phnom Penh that you will never, ever, have a problem finding something. Security will be beefed up, and probably undercover security is each and every hotel in Phnom Penh. Will be extra safe during that period.

jonappleton

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Nov 12, 2012 8:51 PM
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It is a bit of unknown. Maybe if you were intending to stay at the top end Hotels, you may have a problem. I'm sure the budget backpacker places won't be booked up. Yes, some roads will be closed, but I'm sure by being a little flexible with your plans, you will be able to see all the attractions of PP and then head off to other areas.

bigal1

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Nov 13, 2012 4:05 AM
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I can understand roads bein closed and upmarket hotels being full before and during the visit and the summit but after?

joegoozey

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Nov 13, 2012 4:30 AM
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Unnecessary worrying ...

All the roads will be closed and the guy will go bankrupt. right.

skidrowe

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Nov 16, 2012 12:38 PM
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Closing all the roads in PP boggles the mind--everyone would just drive on the footpath

wakeoftheflood

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Nov 18, 2012 11:01 PM
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The US prez flies out of PP on Tues., I believe. Yes, streets were closed yest'y as country convoys went by, but only for about 5 mins. at a time.
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