General’s Son Latest Ruling-Party Scion Made Provincial Governor

The son of U.S.-blacklisted general Kun Kim has been promoted to Preah Vihear governor — at least the ninth child or in-law of ruling party leaders currently serving as provincial governor across the country. Kim Rithy, Kim’s son, was appointed governor after five months as the Interior Ministry’s deputy director of administration, according to a decree signed by the king on Tuesday. Previously, he was deputy governor in Kandal since 2014.

At least eight others are in a similar position to Rithy:

• Kampot governor Mao Thonin, nephew-in-law of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
• Kep governor Som Piseth, son of lawmaker Som Chen.
• Koh Kong governor Mithona Phouthorng, daughter of ex-governor Yuth Phouthorng and granddaughter of late CPP permanent committee member Say Phouthorng.
• Mondulkiri governor Thong Savun, son of late Defense Minister and Senator Bou Thang.
• Oddar Meanchey governor Pen Kosal, son-in-law of National Assembly president Heng Samrin.
• Prey Veng governor Chea Somethy, son of late CPP president Chea Sim.
• Siem Reap governor Tea Seiha, son of Defense Minister Tea Banh.
• Tbong Khmum governor Cheam Chansophorn, son of lawmaker Cheam Yeab.

CPP spokesman Sok Eysan said preparing the next generation was one the party’s duties.

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