Bounthong Chitmany (Lao: ບຸນທອງ ຈິດມະນີ; born 3 July 1948[1]) is a Laotian politician and member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). He is a former Governor of Oudomxay Province.[2] He is currently Chairman of the Inspection Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. He was elected to the LPRP Central Committee at the 6th National Congress and still retains his seat. At the 10th National Congress he was elected to the LPRP Politburo, and he still retains his seat.[2]
Bounthong Chitmany | |
|---|---|
| ບຸນທອງ ຈິດມະນີ | |
| Vice President of Laos | |
| Assumed office 22 March 2021 Serving with Pany Yathotou. | |
| President | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| Preceded by | Phankham Viphavanh |
| Standing Member of the LPRP Secretariat | |
| 11th term | |
| Assumed office 15 January 2021 | |
| General Secretary | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| Preceded by | Phankham Viphavanh |
| Chairman of the LPRP Central Committee Inspection Commission | |
| 10th term | |
| In office 22 January 2016 – 15 January 2021 | |
| General Secretary | Bounnhang Vorachit |
| Succeeded by | Khamphanh Phommathat |
| 9th term | |
| In office 21 March 2011 – 22 January 2016 | |
| General Secretary | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Preceded by | Asang Laoly |
| Head of the LPRP Central Committee Organisation Commission | |
| 8th term | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| General Secretary | Choummaly Sayasone |
| Succeeded by | Chansy Phosikham |
| 7th term | |
| In office 2002–2006 | |
| Chairman | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Preceded by | Thongsing Thammavong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1948 Laos |
| Political party | People's Revolutionary Party |
He was Deputy Prime Minister from April 2016 to March 2021. He was elected Vice President of Laos in March 2021.[3]
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Books:
- Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). Historical Dictionary of Laos. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-81086-411-5.