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| Residents | 70.482 (2008) | |
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Pailin(Khmer: ប៉ៃលិន) is a city and province in the west Cambodia on the border to Thailand.
background
Pailin is known for its rich deposits of precious stones (sapphire and ruby). In Thai is Pailin even entered common usage as a synonym for “sapphire”. The place was - long after it was ousted in the rest of Cambodia - one of the last bases of the Khmer Rouge. From 1994 to 1998 it served as the seat of the "Provisional Government of National Unity and National Rescue of Cambodia" (PGNUNSC), which is not recognized by any other country in the world.
Two of the most famous Khmer Rouge leaders, the chief ideologist and "Brother No. 2" Nuon Chea and Foreign Minister and "Brother No. 3" Ieng Sary, lived here completely undisturbed for many years. The two were arrested and tried in 2007. As part of the peace negotiations, Pailin became a special zone from the province Battambang spun off, since 2008 it has formed - with the neighboring Sala Krau district - its own province, which is also called Pailin. It is the second smallest province in the country.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Battambang | 79 km |
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| Ban Pakkat (Thailand) | 21 km |
| Chanthaburi (Thailand) | 95 km |
- Ban Phakkat (also written Ban Pakard; Province Chanthaburi, Thailand): Motodups (motorcycle taxis) are waiting at the Thai border. With them you drive the 21 kilometers to the city.
- Battambang: The 3 hours can be done with a pick-up (KHR 16,000 in the cabin, 10,000 in the loading area) or a private taxi ($ 25-30).
- Chanthaburi (Thailand): By minivan to Ban Phakkat (travel time 1–2 hours; price 100 Baht), then continue as described above.
Regions
Administratively, Pailin is divided into 2 districts.
- Pailin(ប៉ៃលិន)
- Sala Krau(សាលាក្រៅ)
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- New market hall
- Wat Khaong Kang
- Bor Hoi Waterfalls
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
As in all border towns in the country, there are also casinos in Pailin.
