Tonlé Bassac (commune) explained
| Tonlé Bassac |
| Native Name: | Central Khmer: ទន្លេបាសាក់ |
| Native Name Lang: | km |
| Settlement Type: | Commune |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Cambodia |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Phnom Penh |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Chamkar Mon |
| Timezone: | ICT |
| Utc Offset: | +07:00 |
Tonlé Bassac (Central Khmer: ទន្លេបាសាក់) is a commune (sangkat) of Chamkar Mon District in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Lying beside the Bassac River, the area has become a hub of development projects in the last two years, drawing comparisons with Marina Bay, Singapore.[1] [2]
Geography
The area extends from the banks of the Bassac River in the east, to National Highway One in the south, across to Monivong Boulevard in the west, and Samdach Preah Sihanouk Boulevard in the north. The area is home to the Phsar Kapko market and various cultural boutiques and modern restaurants.[3]
Planned developments
- Aeon Mall 1
- Habitat Condominium
- Toyoko Inn Hotel
- mixed-use developments such as The Bridge, The Peak and DI Riviera.
- Naga 2, a massive hotel and gaming extension to the NagaWorld Hotel
- the $2 billion, 560m (1,837 ft) Thai Boon Roong Twin Tower World Trade Center[4]
Education
iCan British International School is in Tonle Bassac commune.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Will Tonle Bassac be the next Marina Bay? - Khmer Times. 30 August 2017. Khmertimeskh.com. 25 November 2017.
- Web site: Apartments and condos battle for potential customers. Uong. Ratana. 2 November 2017. Phnompenhpost.com. 25 November 2017.
- Web site: This Charming City: Rise of Tonle Bassac. 31 January 2013. Phnompenhpost.com. 25 November 2017.
- Web site: Start on twin towers project delayed but still going ahead - Khmer Times. 2 August 2017. Khmertimeskh.com. 25 November 2017.
- Web site: Home. iCan British International School. 2020-05-16. - mentioned on a list of schools by the U.S. State Department
