About Son Sorm – Angkor Wat and Siem Reap Tour Guide | Owner

Kampuchea (1976 – 1989 and now Cambodia) is a land of many challenges; my background reflects that. I was born during the time of the Pol Pot, Khmer Rouge regime. Unfortunately, my sister and father were killed during that terrible time. My mother and I escaped the massacre, which was one of the most evil and brutal killings of the Khmer Rouge period.

As a young boy, my feelings of sadness and hopelessness encouraged my mother to send me to live in a pagoda with monks who looked after my physical and spiritual life. At the Buddhist monastery, the monks provided my general education. They guided me down a spiritual path, which enabled me to accept the past, look forward to the future with hope, and accept the limitations of human life.

After a few years, my heart directed me to become ordained as a Buddhist priest and put my sadness behind me. Eventually, after living as a monk for eleven years in the shade of Buddhism and under the roof of Buddha’s teaching, my newfound peace of mind permitted me to travel on a different road through life.

I worked with an NGO for four years, and a subsequent university education led to a B.Ed degree in English, which opened the door to the Tourist Industry.

My experience as a tour guide in Siem Reap, Cambodia for ten years makes me confident in considering myself an expert on Khmer culture, religion, and Angkor history. The construction of the temples and the symbolism and significance of the multitude of carvings are some of my specialties.

One of the advantages of working with an experienced tour guide in Siem Reap is getting the best photographs of your magical experiences. I am a good photographer; I will help you with your photographs as desired and direct you to the best locations and positions. I am also willing to lend a helping hand as and when required for other needs.

In addition to my tour guide activities, I volunteer with a Khmer social organization that supports deserving students. It is called the Cambodia Organization For Social Development (COSD).

Please consider using me as your personal assistant to meet your travel needs in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Sincerely,

Sorm Son, Licensed Angkor Wat Tour Guide