After the audio clip of the conversation between Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand and Samdech Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of Cambodia, became a hot topic in the online world, both in terms of content and appropriateness, one thing that many people wonder is "Phi Huat", the man who acts as an interpreter in the clip, who is he?

Who is “Brother Huat”?

The interpreter in the clip is Khleang Huot  , or as those close to the Pheu Thai Party call him, “Phi Huat” or “Director Huat,” who is close to the Shinawatra family, especially Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra.

Phi Huat 's current position is not ordinary. Khliang Huat is the mayor of Chroy Chongva district and the deputy governor of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He has also been one of Hun Sen's close aides since Hun Sen was still the prime minister.

Interpreter connecting "Thaksin - Hun Sen - Paethongtarn"

Phi Huat is not only an interpreter, but also acts as a personal secretary to Samdech Hun Sen, especially on issues related to Thailand. With his fluency in Thai, he plays the role of the main liaison between the Cambodian government and the Shinawatra family network.

Phi Huat is reportedly very close to former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and has played a role in helping coordinate foreign affairs during Thaksin's exile. He has also served as an interpreter for both Hun Sen and Pheu Thai on several important occasions.

A deeper role: Helping to care for Thai political refugees

In addition to his leadership role, Phi Huat has also been identified as the person behind the care of Thai refugees who fled the country after the 2014 coup, especially in Cambodia, and has also provided financial support to political activist groups in exile.

There are also links that Phi Huat has relationships with several politicians in the Pheu Thai Party, and his photos with former Prime Minister Thaksin have frequently appeared on social media.