Since 1999, Sokimex, through its hospitality arm Sokha Hotels and Resorts, which operates hotels in Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, has sold tickets under a profit-sharing system with Apsara, led by deputy prime minister Sok An.
The Cambodian government has officially taken charge of the ticket sales at the Angkor Archeological Park. In November prime minster Hun Sen announced an end to the Sok Kong-owned Sokimex’s control of the service.
Since 1999, Sokimex, through its hospitality arm Sokha Hotels and Resorts, which operates hotels in Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh, has sold tickets under a profit-sharing system with Apsara, led by deputy prime minister Sok An.
“We will just change the very top management,” said tourism minister Thong Khon. “Collections from ticket sales will be controlled by and go directly to the national treasury.”
Sokimex’s control of the ticketing services at the country’s most famous landmark has long been plagued by accusations of irregularities, the Phnom Penh Post reported.
In 2014, the government commissioned a lawmaker to investigate ticket sales and revenue distribution.