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Thai-style houses banned in Phnom Penh - 05/01/2002
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government has declared increasingly popular Thai
architecture an eyesore and banned it from the streets of Phnom Penh, a
report said Thursday.
The Khmer-language Rasmei Kampuchea newspaper said Phnom Penh's city hall
would not allow new buildings to copy styles from neighbouring Thailand.
"Thai-model houses are no more allowed in Phnom Penh. New houses must follow
Cambodian styles designed by Cambodian architects," the paper quoted Phnom
Penh's governor, Chea Sophara, as saying.
Chea Sophara said that people spent up to 1,600 dollars to design Thai
villas, which he described as an "eye sore."
Early last month, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen voiced his concerned
over too much influence being exerted by Thai architecture on buildings
here.
The Cambodian capital is experiencing a minor contruction boom with many
newly built houses and villas being layed out with floor and roof tiles
imported from Thailand.
Hun Sen said that was dangerous to Cambodian traditions, culture and
architecture.
Recently, Phnom Penh's city hall ordered residents to paint their houses
yellow or white to conform with the government's idea of beautifying Phnom
Penh. It has also ordered that illegal balconies be pulled down.
Decades of war have left buildings and apartments unpainted, and many in
ruins.
Originally published as jemisa.editthispage.com/discuss/msgReader$349
