Speaker of the House of Representatives (Thailand)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand (Thai: ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร, RTGSPrathan Sapha Phuthaen Ratsadon, pronounced [prā.tʰāːn sā.pʰāː pʰûː.tʰɛ̄ːn râːt.sā.dɔ̄ːn]) is the presiding officer of the lower chamber of the National Assembly of Thailand. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is also the ex officio President of the National Assembly of Thailand. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is an MP, usually from the majority party in the House of Representatives. The Speaker or the President is elected at the beginning of a House session immediately after an election, there are no term limits for the office.[2][3]

Speaker of House of Representatives
ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร
Seal of the National Assembly of Thailand
since 5 July 2023
House of Representatives
Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
StyleMr. Speaker or Mr. President
(informal)
The Honourable
(formal)
StatusPresiding officer
Member ofNational Assembly
House of Representatives
SeatSappaya-Sapasathan
NominatorVote within the House of Representatives
AppointerMonarch
Term lengthAccording to the term of the House of Representatives
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Thailand
Inaugural holderChaophraya Thammasakmontri
Formation28 June 1932; 92 years ago (1932-06-28)
Salary฿75,590 monthly[1]

History

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The office of the Speaker was first established in 1932, with the establishment of the first legislature of Thailand. The office of the President of the People's Assembly of Siam was first occupied by Chaophraya Thammasakmontri (Sanan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya).[4]

Powers

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The Speaker is entrusted with certain legislative powers, as it is his main role to ensure all the legislative process is followed. The Speaker is assisted by two Deputy Speakers. The Speaker must act impartially on all matters and therefore cannot be a member of an executive committee of a political party, this also apply to his deputies.[5]

His duties include:

List of speakers of the House of Representatives

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No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of office Party
Took office Left office
1   Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
เจ้าพระยาธรรมศักดิ์มนตรี
(1877–1943)
28 June
1932
1 September
1932
Independent
2   Chaophraya Phichaiyat
เจ้าพระยาพิชัยญาติ
(1875–1946)
2 September
1932
10 December
1933
Independent
(1)   Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
เจ้าพระยาธรรมศักดิ์มนตรี
(1877–1943)
15 December
1933
26 February
1934
Independent
3   Phraya Sorayuthaseni
พระยาศรยุทธเสนี
(1888–1962)
26 February
1934
22 September
1934
People's
4   Chaophraya Sri Thammathibet
เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ
(1885–1976)
22 September
1934
31 July
1936
Independent
5   Phraya Manwaratchasewi
พระยามานวราชเสวี
(1890–1984)
3 August
1936
24 June
1943
Independent
(3)   Phraya Sorayuthaseni
พระยาศรยุทธเสนี
(1888–1962)
6 July
1943
24 June
1944
People's
(5)   Phraya Manwaratchasewi
พระยามานวราชเสวี
(1890–1984)
2 July
1944
3 June
1946
Independent
6   Kasem Boonsri
เกษม บุญศรี
(1905–1988)
4 June
1946
10 May
1947
Democrat
7   Pheng Srichan
พึ่ง ศรีจันทร์
(1907–1992)
13 May
1947
8 November
1947
Independent
(6)   Kasem Boonsri
เกษม บุญศรี
(1905–1988)
20 February
1948
14 June
1949
Democrat
8   Phraya Thammanithet
พระราชธรรมนิเทศ
(1891–1965)
15 June
1949
29 November
1951
Independent
9   Phra Prachonpachanuk
พระประจนปัจจนึก
(1892–1970)
1 December
1951
16 September
1957
Independent
10   Luang Sutthisanronnakon
หลวงสุทธิสารรณกร
(1901–1968)
20 September
1957
14 December
1957
Independent
(9)   Phra Prachonpachanuk
พระประจนปัจจนึก
(1892–1970)
27 December
1957
20 October
1958
Independent
11   Siri Siriyothin
ศิริ สิริโยธิน
(1915–1979)
10 February
1969
17 November
1971
United Thai People's
12   Prasit Kanchanawat
ประสิทธิ์ กาญจนวัฒน์
(1915–1999)
7 February
1975
12 January
1976
Social Nationalist
13   Uthai Pimjaichon
อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน
(born 1938)
19 April
1976
6 October
1976
Democrat
14   Boontheng Thongsawat
บุญเท่ง ทองสวัสดิ์
(1912–1999)
9 May
1979
19 March
1983
Social Action
(13)   Uthai Pimjaichon
อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน
(born 1938)
27 April
1983
1 May
1986
Progress
15   Chuan Leekpai
ชวน หลีกภัย
(born 1938)
4 August
1986
29 April
1988
Democrat
16   Panja Kesornthong
ปัญจะ เกสรทอง
(born 1946)
3 August
1988
23 February
1991
Thai Nation
17   Arthit Ourairat
อาทิตย์ อุไรรัตน์
(born 1938)
3 April
1992
30 June
1992
Justice Unity
18   Marut Bunnag
มารุต บุนนาค
(1924–2022)
22 September
1992
19 May
1995
Democrat
19   Booneua Prasertsuwan
บุญเอื้อ ประเสริฐสุวรรณ
(1919–2016)
11 July
1995
27 September
1996
Thai Nation
20   Wan Muhamad Noor Matha
วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา
(born 1944)
24 November
1996
27 June
2000
New Aspiration
21   Bhichai Rattakul
พิชัย รัตตกุล
(1924–2022)
30 June
2000
9 November
2000
Democrat
(13)   Uthai Pimjaichon
อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน
(born 1938)
6 February
2001
5 January
2005
Thai Rak Thai
22   Pokin Palakul
โภคิน พลกุล
(born 1952)
8 March
2005
24 February
2006
Thai Rak Thai
23   Yongyuth Tiyapairat
ยงยุทธ ติยะไพรัช
(born 1961)
24 January
2008
30 April
2008
People's Power
24   Chai Chidchob
ชัย ชิดชอบ
(1928–2020)
15 May
2008
10 May
2011
People's Power
(until 2008)
Bhumjaithai
(from 2008)
25   Somsak Kiatsuranont
สมศักดิ์ เกียรติสุรนนท์
(born 1954)
3 August
2011
9 December
2013
Pheu Thai
(15)   Chuan Leekpai
ชวน หลีกภัย
(born 1938)
28 May
2019
20 March
2023
Democrat
(20)   Wan Muhamad Noor Matha
วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา
(born 1944)
5 July
2023
Incumbent Prachachart

Sources

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  • Various editions of The Europa World Year Book

References

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  1. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกา เงินประจำตำแหน่งและประโยชน์ตอบแทนอย่างอื่นของประธานและรองประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร ประธานและรองประธานวุฒิสภา ผู้นำฝ่ายค้านในสภาผู้แทนราษฎร สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร สมาชิกวุฒิสภา และกรรมาธิการ พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๕ (PDF). senate.go.th (in Thai). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  2. ^ https://news.thaivisa.com/article/35627/new-pm-will-be-elected-by-month-end-says-wissanu[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "PRIME MINISTER, LEGISLATURE AND ELECTIONS IN THAILAND | Facts and Details".
  4. ^ "Parliament opens after King's ceremony". Bangkok Post.
  5. ^ "CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND 2017: THAI LAW translate into English".