Solving problems brings in wealth

One of Cambodia’s true rags-to-riches success stories is that of Din Somethearith, co-founder and executive director of Frangipani Villa Hotels. Frangipani, named for the blossoming tree, is a chain of boutique hotels, one of which is located just off Street 178 at number 43, down a narrow lane which opens into an outdoor garden and dining area with adjacent hotel reception. A student of alternative financial thinking and an avid reader of self-help author and financial literacy activist Robert Kiyosaki, Din believes in 10-year rental agreements, focusing on the people, a stand against sex tourism and distinguishing between “good assets” and “bad assets”. “Cambodia was poor so I want to make my country better. I don’t want my country to be remembered as poor and for the Khmer Rouge. I want it to be prosperous with smiling faces,” he said. “We work with orphanages and we give bicycles. We have charity box where our guests and donate and we give another two thirds after that. If the guests give one dollar, we add double with two.”…

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