Tea Seiha
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 |
| 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 |
| Battles/wars | 2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict |
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]
Border Dispute
Defense Minister Tea Seiha called for a formal public apology from a former Thai ranger who assaulted a Cambodian soldier during a recent border confrontation at Ta Moan Thom Temple. Seiha acknowledged the possibility of a private apology but emphasized that no official or public statement had been issued.
The Ministry of National Defense affirmed its commitment to pursuing the matter and warned that legal action could be considered if a public apology is not forthcoming.[5]
Personal life
Seiha went to school at Passy Saint-Honoré in France. Seiha went to the military academy of École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr in France.[6]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Seavmey, M. (2025, July 15). Cambodia demands apology over temple border assault. Cambodianess. https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-demands-apology-over-temple-border-assault
- ^ CamboJA Staff. (2023, August 22). An overview of new ministry leaders and their family and business ties. CamboJA News. https://cambojanews.com/an-overview-of-new-ministry-leaders-and-their-family-and-business-ties