Orders, decorations, and medals of CambodiaCambodian honors system consists of a number of orders, decorations and medals through which the country's sovereign awards its citizens for actions or deeds that benefit the nation. The modern system was established under Colonial French Rule and continued with modification after independence until the fall of the Khmer Republic on 17 April 1975.
Grand Order of National MeritThe Grand Order of National Merit (Khmer: គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសជាតូបការ, Krœăng Ĕssârĭyôyôs Chéatobâkar) was founded by King Norodom Sihanouk on 5 October 1995. It is awarded in one class to foreign Heads of State and to Cambodian nationals who have performed exceptional services to the nation.
Ministry of National Defence (Cambodia)The Ministry of National Defence (Khmer: ក្រសួងការពារជាតិ, Krasuong Kapea Cheat) is charged with supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. It is Cambodia's ministry of defence. The current Minister of National Defence is Tea Seiha. Administrative areasThe Ministry of National Defence is divided into six administrative areas.Royal Thai General System of TranscriptionThe Royal Thai General System of Transcription (RTGS; Thai: หลักเกณฑ์การถอดอักษรไทยเป็นอักษรโรมันแบบถ่ายเสียงของราชบัณฑิตยสถาน) is the official system for rendering Thai words in the Latin script. It was published by the Royal Institute of Thailand in early 1917, when Thailand was called Siam.
Tea SeihaTea Seiha (Khmer: ទៀ សីហា; born 31 August 1980) is a Cambodian politician and general who is the current Minister of National Defence. He was previously the governor of Siem Reap province from 2018 to 2023. He is the son of former Defence Minister Tea Banh. Border DisputeDefense 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.
Cambodian People's PartyThe Cambodian People's Party (CPP; Khmer: គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា, romanized: Keanapak Pracheachon Kampuchea) is a political party in Cambodia which has ruled the country since 1979. Founded in 1951, it was originally known as the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party (KPRP). During the Cold War CPP allied itself with Vietnam and the Soviet Union, in contrast to the pro-Chinese Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK) led by Pol Pot.
List of deputy prime ministers of CambodiaThis is a list of deputy prime minister of Cambodia (Khmer: ឧបនាយករដ្ឋមន្ត្រីនៃកម្ពុជា). There are currently ten holders of this position.
Thai languageThai, or Central Thai (historically Siamese; Thai: ภาษาไทย), is a Tai language of the Kra–Dai language family. It is spoken by the Central Thai, Mon, Lao Wiang, and Phuan people in Central Thailand and by the vast majority of Thai Chinese enclaves throughout the country. It is the sole official language of Thailand. Thai is the most spoken of over 60 languages of Thailand by both number of native and overall speakers.
Khmer languageThis article contains Khmer text. Without proper , you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Khmer script.
National Assembly (Cambodia)The National Assembly (Khmer: រដ្ឋសភា, UNGEGN: Roatsaphea [rɔət.sapʰiə]; lit. 'State Assembly') is one of the two houses (chambers) of the Parliament of Cambodia. It is referred to as the lower house, with the Senate being referred to as the upper house. The National Assembly is an elected body consisting of 125 members known as Members of Parliament (MPs).
Siem Reap provinceThis article contains Khmer text. Without proper , you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Khmer script.
Norodom SihamoniNorodom Sihamoni (Khmer: នរោត្តម សីហមុនី, [nɔˈroːɗɑm səjˈhamoniː]; born 14 May 1953) is King of Cambodia. A member of the House of Norodom, Sihamoni is the eldest son of King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath. He was educated in Czechoslovakia and gained recognition for his work as a cultural ambassador in Europe and as a classical ballet instructor during his princely years.
Grand Order of National MeritThe Grand Order of National Merit (Khmer: គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសជាតូបការ, Krœăng Ĕssârĭyôyôs Chéatobâkar) was founded by King Norodom Sihanouk on 5 October 1995. It is awarded in one class to foreign Heads of State and to Cambodian nationals who have performed exceptional services to the nation.Ministry of National Defence (Cambodia)The Ministry of National Defence (Khmer: ក្រសួងការពារជាតិ, Krasuong Kapea Cheat) is charged with supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. It is Cambodia's ministry of defence. The current Minister of National Defence is Tea Seiha. Administrative areasThe Ministry of National Defence is divided into six administrative areas.Royal Thai General System of TranscriptionThe Royal Thai General System of Transcription (RTGS; Thai: หลักเกณฑ์การถอดอักษรไทยเป็นอักษรโรมันแบบถ่ายเสียงของราชบัณฑิตยสถาน) is the official system for rendering Thai words in the Latin script. It was published by the Royal Institute of Thailand in early 1917, when Thailand was called Siam.Tea SeihaTea Seiha (Khmer: ទៀ សីហា; born 31 August 1980) is a Cambodian politician and general who is the current Minister of National Defence. He was previously the governor of Siem Reap province from 2018 to 2023. He is the son of former Defence Minister Tea Banh. Border DisputeDefense 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.Cambodian People's PartyThe Cambodian People's Party (CPP; Khmer: គណបក្សប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា, romanized: Keanapak Pracheachon Kampuchea) is a political party in Cambodia which has ruled the country since 1979. Founded in 1951, it was originally known as the Kampuchean People's Revolutionary Party (KPRP). During the Cold War CPP allied itself with Vietnam and the Soviet Union, in contrast to the pro-Chinese Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK) led by Pol Pot.List of deputy prime ministers of CambodiaThis is a list of deputy prime minister of Cambodia (Khmer: ឧបនាយករដ្ឋមន្ត្រីនៃកម្ពុជា). There are currently ten holders of this position.Thai languageThai, or Central Thai (historically Siamese; Thai: ภาษาไทย), is a Tai language of the Kra–Dai language family. It is spoken by the Central Thai, Mon, Lao Wiang, and Phuan people in Central Thailand and by the vast majority of Thai Chinese enclaves throughout the country. It is the sole official language of Thailand. Thai is the most spoken of over 60 languages of Thailand by both number of native and overall speakers.Khmer languageThis article contains Khmer text. Without proper , you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Khmer script.National Assembly (Cambodia)The National Assembly (Khmer: រដ្ឋសភា, UNGEGN: Roatsaphea [rɔət.sapʰiə]; lit. 'State Assembly') is one of the two houses (chambers) of the Parliament of Cambodia. It is referred to as the lower house, with the Senate being referred to as the upper house. The National Assembly is an elected body consisting of 125 members known as Members of Parliament (MPs).Siem Reap provinceThis article contains Khmer text. Without proper , you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Khmer script.Norodom SihamoniNorodom Sihamoni (Khmer: នរោត្តម សីហមុនី, [nɔˈroːɗɑm səjˈhamoniː]; born 14 May 1953) is King of Cambodia. A member of the House of Norodom, Sihamoni is the eldest son of King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath. He was educated in Czechoslovakia and gained recognition for his work as a cultural ambassador in Europe and as a classical ballet instructor during his princely years.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.