To the northwest of the downtown area, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei was one of the Cambodian capital’s original suburbs although now it is very much part of the city centre. This article compares the sangkat with Khan Kambol.
Comparing Phnom Penh Thmei with Khan Kambol
Phnom Penh Thmei is part of the popular Sen Sok area of Phnom Penh just beyond Tuol Kouk. It is within easy reach of the city center with many amenities close to hand. Although Khan Kambol is slightly further away from the downtown area, property prices here are much more affordable than in Phnom Penh Thmei with many family homes villas available with larger lots at lower costs.
Shopping in Phnom Penh Thmei and Khan Kambol
Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei is a popular location for shoppers due to its location within Khan Sen Sok, especially with AEON Mall Sen Sok City, or AEON 2, Makro and Chip Mong Sen Sok Mall. Khan Kambol has its own Williams Plaza and Romdul Market both located in Borey Williams. The large shops and malls in Sen Sok are just a short drive from Kambol.
Facilities in Phnom Penh Thmei
There are a number of leisure, health and educational facilities such as the Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club, next to the Grand Phnom Penh Water Park, Sen Sok hospital, or Sok International University Hospital, which provide international quality health care, and several international schools, such as Australian International School Phnom Penh (AISPP).
Kambol has the Royal Phnom Penh Golf Club nearby which rivals the Grand Phnom Penh Golf Club. Both areas are close to the Royal Phnom Penh Hospital arguably the premium health care facility in the capital.
While Phnom Penh Thmei is an area that has largely reached saturation for people looking to purchase property in a borey, with corresponding lofty prices, Khan Kambol is a rising area ideal for people looking to invest in the Phnom Penh property market. Located in Khan Kambol, Borey Williams has America-style gated properties, perfect for people looking to establish a family home, as well as offering good investment opportunities.