Cambodian Hotels Offer Special Discounts for High School Exam Candidates

The Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Tourism has collaborated with ten hotels and guesthouses in Banlung City to offer special discounts on accommodation services for teachers, invigilators, candidates for the High School Diploma Examination (Bak Doep), parents, guardians, and their companions during the examination period scheduled for August 10, 2026. According to a notification from the Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Tourism, this discount aims to contribute to alleviating the financial burden and providing convenience for exam candidates and their escorts who will be traveling to stay in the provincial town during the examination. The participating hotels and guesthouses include Shen Eng Resort, Motel Galaxy 2, Sophimongkol Hotel, Ratanak Piseth Guesthouse, Ang Monnyratana Hotel, Santra Guesthouse, Theng Lok Guesthouse, Pan Sopheap Guesthouse, Prak Dara Guesthouse, and Ly Chai Guesthouse. The Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Tourism also urges exam candidates, teachers, invigilators, parents, guardians, and those requiring accommodation to book rooms in advance or present their identification cards or candidate cards upon arrival at each service location to receive the stipulated discounts. This year's High School Diploma Examination, or Bak Doep, in 2026 has a total of 151,238 registered candidates (84,735 females), an increase from the previous year. The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has appealed to all candidates to strictly adhere to the examination regulations, especially not to conceal mobile phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, any electronic devices, or copies of documents within the examination center or room. Candidates who violate these regulations and disciplinary measures will be automatically disqualified. Source: Kampuchea Thmey Local