On 26 December 2009 HM the King visited the poor villagers in Svay Chrum district, Svay Rieng province. On his humanitarian visit HM the King is accompanied by Samdech Chauvea Veang Kong Sam Ol, Deputy prime minister and minister of the Royal Palace, Mrs. Men Sam An, permanent deputy Prime Minister, Royal Palace dignitaries, Svay Rieng provincial authorities and population. HM the King visits poor families in their homes and gives them basic commodities and financial support.