Nguon Nhel

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Nguon. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Nhel.

Nguon Nhel (Khmer: ងួន ញ៉ិល; 22 December 1942 – 5 November 2021) was a Cambodian politician. He belonged to the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kampong Thom from 1993 until his death. He was the Second Vice President of the National Assembly since 2014; he previously held that post from 1997 to 2006, and he was First Vice President of the National Assembly from 2006 to 2014. From 1989 to 1993, he was Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

His Excellency Nguon Nhel MP
ងួន ញ៉ិល
Member of Parliament for Kampong Thom
In office 14 June 1993 – 5 November 2021
Other offices First Vice President of the National Assembly In office 6 September 2018 – 5 November 2021 President Heng Samrin Preceded by You Hockry Succeeded by Cheam Yeab In office 21 March 2006 – 26 August 2014 President Heng Samrin Preceded by Heng Samrin Succeeded by Kem Sokha Second Vice President of the National Assembly In office 26 August 2014 – 6 September 2018 President Heng Samrin Preceded by Khuon Sodary Succeeded by Khuon Sodary In office 1997–2006 President Norodom Ranariddh Succeeded by Say Chhum Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries In office 1989–1993 Prime Minister Hun Sen
Personal details
Born	(1942-12-22)22 December 1942 Baray, Kampong Thom, Cambodia, French Indochina
Died	5 November 2021(2021-11-05) (aged 78) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Political party	Cambodian People's Party
Children	6

On 5 November 2021, Nhel died at the age of 78 due to illness.