Pich Chanmony
Her Excellency Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Cambodia | |
| Assumed role 22 August 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Manet |
| Preceded by | Bun Rany |
| Vice President of the Cambodian Red Cross | |
| Assumed office 15 December 2023 | |
| President | Bun Rany |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent |
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| Education | University of Health Sciences (BS) Boston University (MPH) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (DrPH) |
| Website | en |
Pich Chanmony (Template:Lang-km) is a Cambodian physician who is the current First Lady of Cambodia as the wife of prime minister Hun Manet.[1][2] She is also vice president of the Cambodian Red Cross, which is currently headed by her mother-in-law and former first lady Bun Rany.[3]
Early life and education
Pich Chanmony is the daughter of Pich Sophoan, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labor. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Health Sciences, Cambodia, in 2002, a Master of Public Health from Boston University in 2003, and a Doctorate in Public Health from the UK's London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in 2013.
Busuness
Pich Chanmony is involved in the Hun family's extensive business empire, which has accumulated a "vast fortune" with interests in at least 114 domestic companies across key sectors in Cambodia. She is connected to eight companies, notably serving as chairperson of Legend Cinema and G Gear, the exclusive distributor of LG products. According to The Post, Hun Sen has exploited his position as Prime Minister to enable his relatives to gain control over, or significant stakes in, most of the country's major industries.[4]
Humanitarian
She is known for her humanitarian and social service activities in Cambodia. She holds key positions in several organizations, including Vice-Chairman of the Samdech Techo Voluntary Youth Doctor Association (TYDA), Chairwoman of Smile Cambodia, member of the Board of Governors of Operation Smile Cambodia, and Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia (GGAC). Additionally, she is a member of the Advisory Committee of the A&H Fujimoto Foundation.[1]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a significant role as she led the Study and Research for Medicines and Medical Supplies in the Combating COVID-19 Working Group.[1]
For the past decade, she has been advocating for clean water supply and sanitation standards across Cambodia. She has facilitated the construction of numerous wells for villagers, particularly in remote areas, significantly enhancing their daily lives.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Dr. Pich Chanmony". Cambodia Moving Forward. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "First lady receives high honour from monk council". Khmer Times. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "CRC General Assembly elects Pech Chanmony as first vice-president". Khmer Times. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Inside the Hun family"s business empire". Bangkok Post. 7 July 2016.