Cambodia's dark sky to be brighter with the addition of many more army stars

Soon Cambodia will have the largest number of generals in the world?

Hun Xen promotes 4 generals to the rank of 4-star generals

06 March 2010
DAP-news
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

A high-ranking general revealed that, at least 4 generals were proposed by Hun Xen to the King to be promoted to the rank of 4-golden-star generals, as well as promoting the rank of a number of other generals.

A source among the RCAF generals revealed that the four generals proposed for promotion to the rank of 4-golden-star general are: Chea Dara, Sao Sokha, Hing Bun Heang and Nhek Huon. Currently, the four generals are RCAF deputy-Commander-in-Chief. Sao Sokha is also the commander in chief of the Military Police for the entire country, Hing Bun Heang is the commander of Hun Xen’s private bodyguard unit, and Chea Dara is the commander in chief in charge of the Preah Vihear frontline. In addition to the proposal for the promotion of the 4 generals above, a number of 1 and2-star generals was proposed for promotion as well. A reliable source claimed that the promotion proposal made by Hun Xen was already sent to the king who is expected to approve them soon.

Another multi-star general promoted ... pretty soon the Royal Cambodian Armed Force will only have generals in its rank and file

Nhim Vannda promoted to 4-star general

Saturday, September 29, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

Prime minister Hun Sen promoted Nhim Vannda to the position of 4-star general, a high-ranking position in the RCAF. Nhim Vannda is the minister in charge of special mission and also the first vice-president of the National Committee for Disaster Management. This promotion was signed by King Sihamoni on 26 September 2007. In addition to his achievement in serving the nation and the people, Nhim Vannda also received praises from Hun Sen and King Sihamoni. He was bestowed several honor medals, and this year, he received the “nation development” medal which is the highest honor bestowed in Cambodia.