of groups and individuals have converging and diverging interests or stakes in the park’s resources. Park authorities have to deal daily with all stakeholders. Consensus is not always possible since the resources of the park can only support limited levels of exploitation. In 2011 lawmakers issued a "law update" on Ream and other protected areas, stating: "The land area of 84.5 hectares of the “Ream” National Park Zone shall be determined as a community area located in Ream commune, Prey Nub district of Preah Sihanouk province. Any issuance of land title certificate in this community area shall be required to obtain a prior approval from the Ministry of Environment in compliance with the Land Law." In 2016, Yeejia Tourism Development Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Chinese-owned firm Unite International (Cambodia) Investment Group Co Ltd, signed memoranda of understanding with more than a dozen mostly Chinese companies to develop and supply services to its Golden Silver Gulf resort project. At the same time, gaming junket operator Jimei International Entertainment Group Ltd announced separately in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange a framework agreement with Yeejia to jointly develop an “entertainment resort complex, including property, hotel, golf course, theme park and other entertainment and tourism business”.According to Royal Government of Cambodia sub-Decrees No. 150, dated November 2, 2018, more than two thousand hectares of land on Koh Thmei were earmarked as development zones for tourist, entertainment and recreational centres. HTTH Island Investment Co. and Celestial Stars Limited, a casino and lottery company, would develop the areas to tap into the growth of coastal tourism in Cambodia. Wildlife While Koh Thmei is part of, constitutes and contributes to the local eco-system, literally all sources first highlight the exceptional high number of bird species on the island. Hanuman travel: best for bird-watching - It’s a useful place to base yourself if you’re interested in sighting some of the island’s 155 bird species, including the endangered brahminy kite. Travelfish: Koh Thmei is the habitat of many types of interesting wildlife, particularly birds. Over 150 types of birds make their home in the park and a trip to the island offers ample bird-watching opportunities. CNN: Located inside Ream National Park, Koh Thmei is home to monkeys, civets, lizards, more than 100 different species of birds and several threatened species, including the fishing cat, a wetland feline than makes its home near streams and mangrove