Tea Seiha (Khmer: ទៀ សីហា; born 31 August 1980[1]) is a Cambodian politician and general[2] who is the current Minister of National Defence. He was previously the governor of Siem Reap province from 2018 to 2023.[3] He is the son of former Defence Minister Tea Banh.[4]
Tea Seiha | |
|---|---|
ទៀ សីហា | |
 Tea Seiha in 2024 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Manet |
| Minister of National Defence | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Manet |
| Preceded by | Tea Banh |
| Member of Parliament for Siem Reap | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
| Governor of Siem Reap Province | |
| In office 12 December 2018 – 21 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Khim Bunsong |
| Succeeded by | Prak Sophoan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1980 Phnom Penh, People's Republic of Kampuchea[citation needed] |
| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Parent(s) | Tea Banh (father) Tao Toeun (mother) |
| Education | École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Cambodia |
| Branch/service | Royal Cambodian Army |
| Rank |  General |
References
edit- ^ "List of candidates for the 2023 general election (Cambodian People's Party)". National Election Committee (in Khmer). 1 May 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Sar Thet Made New National Police Chief". Cambodianess. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "King orders promotion of Tea Seiha as Siem Reap Governor". The Phnom Penh Post. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ Hutt, David (17 July 2023). "Leaked peek at Cambodia's post-election, new-gen roster". Asia Times. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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