Located in Tonle Sap region with and Thailand on its western border, Pailin was a major gem producing and logging areas under the Khmer Rouge’s control until 1997. After integration, Pailin became a municipality and other businesses have developed and the lifestyle has been changed and attracted new prospectors. With its land area of 1,097km² and its population of 40,892, comprising 21,698 males and 19,194 females which compose of 9,768 families. Pailin is entirely urban, it consists of 2 districts, 8 communes and 79 villages.
Pailin has an attractive location amide the foothills of Chuor Phnom Kravanh, but the town itself lacks major attractions unless you know a bit about gemstones or like hanging out with geriatrics responsible for mass murder.
This small town near the Thai border has bountiful gem and timber resources, long the economic crutch that kept the Khmer Rouge hobbling along. It was used as a base from which to launch regular dry-season offensive against government positions in and around the province of Battambang. Government forces managed to take Pailin in the summer of 1994, but the Khmer Rouge massed for a counter attack and chased the army all the way up to Phnom Sampeau. However, in August 1996, Ieng Sary, former brother No 3 during the Khmer Rouge regime and Khmer Rouge supreme in these parts, defected to the government side, bringing with him up to 3000 fighters and their dependants. This was critical in bringing about the eventual demise of the Khmer Rouge, as it cut offmuch-needed sources of revenue for fighters in the north and allowed the Royal Cambodian Armed force to concentrate its resource on one front.
Pailin’s fortunes rose dramatically in the late 1990s as gem dealers flocked into town and casinos opened to milk cash from Thai gambler. However, much of this freewheel activity has moved back to the border area where large casinos like the Caesar International are more convenient for the Thais. Today Pailin is a subdued Wild West town in which former leaders of the Khmer Rouge seek haven, avoiding the long arm of International law.
Kbal Autavao Resort
Is the natural resort full of beautiful scenery with clear-water canal, and locates at Sangkat Ou Tavao, Khan Pailin in five-Kilometer distance from Pailin town.
Kbal O Chra
5 km (15mn) From Provincial Town. Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Ouchra Leu Village, Tuol Lwea Commune, Khan Pailin.
Ou Eb Resort
Is the natural and ancient resort with waterfall and many big trees. It locates at Sangkat Ou Chras, Khan Pailin in 10-Kilometer distance from Pailin town by the road to Bo Ya Kha and Bo Tang Sou.
Phnom Keuy Resort
Is the natural resort with beautiful scenery of natural forest and river, and locates at Sangkat Steung Kach, Khan Saha Krau in 20-Kilometer distance from the Pailin town.
Phnom Yat Resort
Description: Is the cultural and historical site with ancient pagoda built as Ko La pagoda’s style. Phnom Yat locates at Pailin City and can be reached by the Road No 10. Phnom Yat, the site worshipped by the local people and the passersby who have very strong abstract belief. It also has most precious stone among other sites in Pailin City.
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