Krokor District: From Tonle Sap Lakeside to a Potential Economic Hub
Krokor District in Pursat Province is transforming into a significant industrial and economic hub, leveraging its unique geography along the Tonle Sap Lake. With 18 factories and special economic zones, alongside traditional agriculture and fishing, the district is driving economic activity and improving local livelihoods.
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