One of the floating villages in Kampong Chhnang destined to be closed. Provincial governor Chhour Chan Dern said five floating villages in three different locations along a stretch of the river cause environmental pollution and damaged the river’s ecosystem. “All floating villages have to be relocated to dry land and all permanent settlements built on the water will be banned,” he said. Mr Chan Dern said provincial authorities would relocate all five of the floating villages, however they are encouraging residents to leave the river voluntarily, according to a report by the Khmer Times. “If we don’t begin to remove them from the river, what will the river be like in 10 or 20 years?

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2017 09:22 UTC