Timeline

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1979
Neak Oknha Dr. SOK KONG and family have returned from Vietnam after year 1979 to their home country Cambodia and lived at a residence #9R, St 252, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia. He started his business at his residence with a capital of ONE CHI of gold, in today money is US$150 in handicraft sector by producing products made of rubber and also imported some products from Vietnam supply to the local market.
1990
Neak Oknha Dr. SOK KONG has founded a company, named Sok Kong Import Export Co., ltd, which is in short as "SOKIMEX". The company's main service and products is distribution of petroleum to the market throughout Cambodia.
1992
Sokimex supplied petroleum to United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) until the end of mission during their time in Cambodia.
1994
Sokimex relocated the Head Office from Neak Oknha Dr. SOK KONG residence to Road 5, Russy Keo, Phnom Penh city due to the company expansion.
1996
Acquisition the government's petrol company called CKC. The deal included cover CKC Company's headquartered at Russey Keo Oil Storage and Sihanouk Ville Oil Storage and kept more than 300 employees from CKC continue working for the Sokimex Company.
1997
As Sokimex rapidly growth expanding of employees and spaces are required therefore the company decided to made 2nd relocation the Head Office from Road 5 to #22, Kramoun Sar St, Phnom Penh where it is the Sokimex Head Office now.
1997
Sokha Hotels & Resorts brand has been established in Kingdom of Cambodia.
2003
Invested in installation of balloon flight in Siem Reap province to servicing visitors. The Balloon can fly up to 180 meters high, allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular view of the whole Angkor Wat Temple site.
2004
Sokha Beach Resort, the only 5 star resort in Sihanouk Ville, opened to welcome guests with 166 rooms. Currently the resort has expanded to 906 rooms with 5 restaurant outlets and the largest conference facilities in the coastal area.
2005
Sokha Angkor Reesort is located in Siem Reap, opened to welcome guests with 276 rooms and suites, 4 restaurants and large conference facilities. The Resort located in the heart of the city where the guests can easily access to Angkor Wat temple, International Airport, Pub Street and shops.
2012
Thansur Sokha Hotel
Thansur Sokha Hotel, Kampot province, opened to welcome guests with 564 rooms, 4 restaurants outlets, large conference facilities, KTV, club and many other entertainment activities.
2012
Bokor Casino is part of Thansur Sokha Hotel, the guests can try their luck and enjoy with monthly promotion, impressive prizes and grand reward.
2015
Sokha Vegas
Sokha Vegas Casino Located in Sokha Beach Resort offering competitive commission programs and latest gaming technology in a vibrant and exciting exclusive environment.
2015
Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence, Phnom Peneh city, opened to welcome guests with 549 hotel rooms and 195 service apartment rooms. The hotell offers breathtaking views of the majestic Royal Palace, Chaktomuk River.
2015
Sokha Vegas
A private island offers exclusively to Sokha Hotel's guests with world-class relaxation and fresh food & beverage. It offers 15 rooms accommodations and sea activities like fishing.
2016
Sokha Siem Reap Resort
Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center, Siem Reap province, opened to welcome guests with 776 rooms and huge conference facilities. The location is convenience with famed temples of Angkor only 45 minutes from Siem Reap International Airport.
2018
Thansur Bokor Water
Thansur Bokor Water sourced right from the top of Bokor Mountain located at 1,075 meters above the sea level. It is produced by filtration system of Reverse Osmosis and disinfected by UV and Ozone
2016
Bokor Hydroponics Farm
Bokor Farm Located on top of Bokor Mountain offers hydroponics and soil growing vegetables cultivated in a greenhouse using clean water and modern technology.
2018
Sokha Realestate
Sokha Real Estate Co., Ltd is established. As one of the leading real estate Companies in the Kingdom of Cambodia, Sokha Real Estate provides the housing development project on Bokor Mountain, a unique location that offers the best investment opportunities for investors.
2019
Chroy Chang Va River
Chroy Chang Va River Investment & Development project (CCVR) is Cambodia's largest mixed-use development in the capital city of Phnom Penh, consist of seven towers, out of five towers are condominium ranging from 45 to 62 floors with a combined GFA of 700,000 SQM, featuring over 3,700 luxury apartment units and 76,000 SQM of retail space. Another two towers are commercial, offeces space and performing art center.
2020
Bokor Investment Project
In 2020, Sokha Hotel Group aimed for further growth by outlining a 30-year expansion plan for Bokor's central and southern regions, signaling their continued commitment to transforming the once abandoned hill station into a thriving tourism hub.
2021
Tea Farm Lake Dam
In 2021, a new chapter gegan for Bokor Mountain with the construction of the Tea Farm Lakae Dam, a sustainable reservoir project. This eco-friendly development marks a potential future for clean energy generation in the area. The project adds another layer to the evolving story of Bookor, from its colonial past to its current revival as a popular, eco conscious tourism spot.
2023
Preah Puth Padima 108m
2023 marked a historical development for the Kingdom of Cambodia, a momnt of national pride. Neak Oknha Sok Kong initiated the construction of the towering 108-meter Preah Puth Padima Buddha statue, the largest in Cambodia. This majestic landmark solidifies Bokor's position as a spiritual center, attracting both pilgrims and travelers drawn to its cultural significance and growing appeal as an eco-friendly tourism destination.
2023
In 2023, a major infrastructure project saw completion under Neak Oknha Sok Kong's supervision, with the Sokha Hotel Group finishing the excavation of a 61-kilometer road. This significant development promises improve accessibility and potentially facilitates further growth for Bokor Mountain.