On the morning of 08 May 2023, His Majesty King NORODOM SIHAMONI presided over the Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Kampong Thom Province. At this year's event, H.M. the King assigned Kampong Thom Provincial Governor Ngoun Ratanak as the King of Meak and the governor's spouse Lok Chumteav Hong Phany as the Preah Méhour.