Angkor Wat Photography Guidelines: A Quick Update

via Khmer Times, 25 September 2023: The APSARA authority has clarified photography rules for Angkor. Tourists are encouraged to take photos for personal use, sharing traditional culture and historical significance on social media platforms without the need for permission. However, prior approval is required for YouTube filmmakers or advertisers using Angkor’s images for commercial purposes, as it could impact the site’s historical integrity.

Mr. Long Kosal, Deputy Director General of APSARA Authority, stated that “All the photos are a souvenir for the family to be posted on Facebook, TikTok, which talks about the traditional culture, the great artwork, engineering, construction of the temple of our Khmer ancestors. For these, there is no problem, we have never required tourists to seek permission.”

However, the APSARA Authority requires a prior request for any Youtube filmmaker or advertiser to use images of Angkor or any part of the Angkor resort, which the authorities need to process and approve in advance.

Source: APSARA authority clarifies Angkor photography rules – Khmer Times

See also:

• No blanket ban on photography inside Angkor Wat | Khmer Times, 26 Sep 2023
• Apsara Authority issues notice on taking photos or videos at temples in Angkor Resort | Khmer Times, 27 Sep 2023
• ANA reiterates Angkor photography policies | Phnom Penh Post, 27 Sep 2023