Central Cardamoms Protected Forest: Thma Bang Guesthouse (Guesthouse)

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Address: Thma bang , Central cardamoms protected forest , South-east asia

Emailccp.kimsan@everyday.com.kh

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The rangers and military policemen who protect this vast area from illegal hunting and logging, with the help of Conservation International, are based in seven strategically sited ranger stations, including one in Thma Bang where they run a guesthouse. Opened in 2008, its four double rooms have outside bathrooms and electricity from 18:00 to 21:00 (there are plans to install solar panels). Meals are around 2. Bring warm clothes as temperatures can drop as low as 10°C.

Thma Bang lacks mobile phone coverage but the station has radio contact with the Veal II ranger checkpoint (tel: 092 269440). Thma Bang District has the lowest population density (1.35 people per sq km), and the highest levels of poverty, in Koh Kong Province. Mostly covered with dense rainforest, it is perfect for bird-watching or hiking - perhaps to a waterfall - with a local guide (rangers can help you find one).It may also be possible to accompany enforcement rangers on an overnight or three-day patrol - contact the Thma Bang guesthouse for details.