Hun Xen’s office denies granting authorization for a casino in Siem Reap: The price of the tea money was not right?

Bellus Angkor posted the above photos taken on 08 Aug 2008 where its stated: "Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, H.E. Sok An had a press interview with a reporter from Korean Maeil Business Newspaper. ICG also attended this event. DPM Sok An expressed strong support for ICG's project during the interview"

A plan view of the development touted by Bellus Angkor which clearly shows a "gaming center", ie "casino"

Click on the statement in Khmer to zoom in

Translated from Khmer by Heng Soy

Office of Hun Xen, Prime minister

To Mr. Kevin Doyle,
Editor-in-chief of The Cambodia Daily

Subject: Correction to The Cambodia Daily’s article titled: “Casino To Open Near Siem Reap” dated 30 July 2010

Dear Editor-in-chief!

The office of the prime minister denies completely the information published in your newspaper as stated on the subject above. I am informing you that, in the past, the Cambodian government never authorized any foreign or local company to open a casino within Siem Reap province, and in the meeting with the Intercity Group on 29 July 2010, the prime minister did not authorize Intercity Group to open a casino as reported in your newspaper. Therefore, the report is totally false.

Therefore, please be informed and make the necessary correction.

Please accept my deepest regards,

Phnom Penh, 30 July 2010

Cabinet chef

Ho Sithy

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