Development Timeline
2025
2025
New International Airport
Modern international airport 50km from city center, fully operational with increased capacity
Better connectivity, more international flights
2025
2025-2026
Road Infrastructure
Highway upgrades connecting Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and Thai border
Faster travel, better logistics
2026
2026-2028
Smart City
Traffic management, waste management, public WiFi in tourist areas
Improved daily life, better services
2027
2027-2030
Heritage Conservation
Major temple restoration efforts with international cooperation
Sustained tourism appeal, cultural preservation
2030
2030+
High-Speed Rail
Proposed rail link connecting Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (feasibility studies ongoing)
2-hour journey vs 6-hour bus ride
Impact on Expats
- Better connectivity = more tourism, more business opportunities
- Improved infrastructure = easier daily life
- Smart city = better digital services
- Heritage conservation = sustained property values & tourism