Tea Seiha

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Tea. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Seiha.
His Excellency
Tea Seiha
ទៀ សីហា
Tea Seiha in 2024
Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia
Incumbent
Assumed office
22 August 2023
Prime MinisterHun Manet
Minister of National Defence
Incumbent
Assumed office
22 August 2023
Prime MinisterHun Manet
Preceded byTea Banh
Member of Parliament
for Siem Reap
Incumbent
Assumed office
21 August 2023
Governor of Siem Reap Province
In office
12 December 2018 – 21 August 2023
Preceded byKhim Bunsong
Succeeded byPrak Sophoan
Personal details
Born (1980-08-31) 31 August 1980 (age 44)
Phnom Penh, People's Republic of Kampuchea[citation needed]
Political partyCambodian People's Party
Parent(s)Tea Banh (father)
Tao Toeun (mother)
EducationÉcole spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr
Military service
Allegiance Cambodia
Branch/serviceRoyal Cambodian Army
Rank General

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]

References

  1. ^ "List of candidates for the 2023 general election (Cambodian People's Party)". National Election Committee (in Khmer). 1 May 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Sar Thet Made New National Police Chief". Cambodianess. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. ^ "King orders promotion of Tea Seiha as Siem Reap Governor". The Phnom Penh Post. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. ^ 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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