New Business Opportunities for Former Displaced Persons in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia - By Chun Sarath

AKP Banteay Meanchey, August 1, 2026 -- The living conditions and bright future of citizens who once faced difficulties due to insecurity and displacement are being further enhanced through the high attention from the Cambodian government. On the morning of August 1, 2026, His Excellency Oum Ratry, Governor of Banteay Meanchey Province, along with the provincial working group, presided over the lottery for market stalls for citizens who are displaced persons, located in "Rom Cham Village," Sla Kram Commune, Svay Chek District, Banteay Meanchey Province, to ensure stable occupations and daily livelihoods. Speaking at the meaningful ceremony, His Excellency Oum Ratry strongly emphasized the utmost attention and unwavering commitment from Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, who has never abandoned any citizen. "Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet always thinks about the well-being, living conditions, and the future of all displaced citizens. The organization of this market stall location and today's lottery draw are clear testimonies that the government always stands by our citizens in ensuring economic opportunities, creating income, and restoring normal livelihoods with warmth and dignity." His Excellency the Governor added that authorities at all levels will continue to strive to develop physical infrastructure and provide various support services to make this area a prosperous and safe community for living and doing business. The lottery draw for market stalls today was filled with joy and laughter from many traders who had long awaited this day. Mrs. Mao Sarorn, 62 years old, a trader among those who drew a market stall, expressed her excitement, saying, "When I drew my stall number and saw the actual location, I was so thrilled that I couldn't speak. We used to face difficulties and feared having no place to rely on, but now, the government, along with His Excellency Oum Ratry, has provided us with housing and now market stalls too. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Samdech Thipadei and all leaders for helping to give us a life like this today." Mr. Chhoeun Sokhom, 38 years old, a trader selling spices at the Rom Cham Village location, expressed his strong commitment, stating, "Having a proper and orderly market stall like this gives us the motivation to continue working to raise our children. We promise to work hard, maintain hygiene, and cooperate well with the authorities to create a clean and cohesive business community." The lottery for market stalls in "Rom Cham Village," Sla Kram Commune, Svay Chek District, was held this morning in a grand, friendly, and fair atmosphere, under the careful facilitation of the Banteay Meanchey provincial working group, clearly reflecting the government's spirit of serving the people and not abandoning any citizen. -- By Chun Sarath