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Speaker of House of Representatives
ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร
Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg
Seal of the National Assembly of Thailand
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha-2023-12-10.jpg
Incumbent
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha

since 5 July 2023
House of Representatives
Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Style Mr. Speaker or Mr. President
(informal)
The Honourable
(formal)
Member of National Assembly
House of Representatives
Seat Sappaya-Sapasathan
Nominator Vote within the House of Representatives
Appointer Monarch
Term length According to the term of the House of Representatives
Constituting instrument Constitution of Thailand
Inaugural holder Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
Formation 28 June 1932; 92 years ago (1932-06-28)
Salary ฿75,590 monthly

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand (Thai: ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร, RTGS: Prathan 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.

History

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).

Powers

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.

His duties include:

  • Filling a vacancy of a Party list MP, by submitting a name on the list for publication in the Royal Gazette.
  • Submitting to the King the name of the Prime Minister-elect to be formally appointed, then countersigning it.
  • Countersigning the King's appointment of the Leader of the Opposition.
  • Being an ex officio member of the Selection committee for:
    • Constitutional Court Judges
    • Election Commissioners
    • Ombudsmen
    • National Anti-Corruption Commissioners

List of speakers of the House of Representatives

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term of office Party
Took office Left office
1 Thammasak Montree.jpg Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
เจ้าพระยาธรรมศักดิ์มนตรี
(1877–1943)
28 June
1932
1 September
1932
Independent
2 Dan Bunnak (2).jpg Chaophraya Phichaiyat
เจ้าพระยาพิชัยญาติ
(1875–1946)
2 September
1932
10 December
1933
Independent
(1) Thammasak Montree.jpg Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
เจ้าพระยาธรรมศักดิ์มนตรี
(1877–1943)
15 December
1933
26 February
1934
Independent
3 สส-ศรยุทธเสนี.jpg Phraya Sorayuthaseni
พระยาศรยุทธเสนี
(1888–1962)
26 February
1934
22 September
1934
People's
4 เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ (จิตร ณ สงขลา) ภาพจากอัสสัมชัญอุโฆษสมัย (1982).jpg Chaophraya Sri Thammathibet
เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ
(1885–1976)
22 September
1934
31 July
1936
Independent
5 พระยามานวราชเสวี.jpg Phraya Manwaratchasewi
พระยามานวราชเสวี
(1890–1984)
3 August
1936
24 June
1943
Independent
(3) สส-ศรยุทธเสนี.jpg Phraya Sorayuthaseni
พระยาศรยุทธเสนี
(1888–1962)
6 July
1943
24 June
1944
People's
(5) พระยามานวราชเสวี.jpg Phraya Manwaratchasewi
พระยามานวราชเสวี
(1890–1984)
2 July
1944
3 June
1946
Independent
6 เกษม บุญศรี.jpg Kasem Boonsri
เกษม บุญศรี
(1905–1988)
4 June
1946
10 May
1947
Democrat
7 สส-พึ่งศรีจันทร์.jpg Pheng Srichan
พึ่ง ศรีจันทร์
(1907–1992)
13 May
1947
8 November
1947
Independent
(6) เกษม บุญศรี.jpg Kasem Boonsri
เกษม บุญศรี
(1905–1988)
20 February
1948
14 June
1949
Democrat
8 ราชธรรมนิเทศ.jpg Phraya Thammanithet
พระราชธรรมนิเทศ
(1891–1965)
15 June
1949
29 November
1951
Independent
9 สส-พระประจนปัจจนึก.jpg Phra Prachonpachanuk
พระประจนปัจจนึก
(1892–1970)
1 December
1951
16 September
1957
Independent
10 สุทธิ์ สุทธิสารรณกร.jpg Luang Sutthisanronnakon
หลวงสุทธิสารรณกร
(1901–1968)
20 September
1957
14 December
1957
Independent
(9) สส-พระประจนปัจจนึก.jpg Phra Prachonpachanuk
พระประจนปัจจนึก
(1892–1970)
27 December
1957
20 October
1958
Independent
11 สส-ศิริสิริโยธิน.jpg Siri Siriyothin
ศิริ สิริโยธิน
(1915–1979)
10 February
1969
17 November
1971
United Thai People's
12 Prasit Kanchanawat.jpg Prasit Kanchanawat
ประสิทธิ์ กาญจนวัฒน์
(1915–1999)
7 February
1975
12 January
1976
Social Nationalist
13 Uthai Pimchaichon 2004 (cropped).jpg Uthai Pimjaichon
อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน
(born 1938)
19 April
1976
6 October
1976
Democrat
14 บุญเท่ง ทองสวัสดิ์.jpg Boontheng Thongsawat
บุญเท่ง ทองสวัสดิ์
(1912–1999)
9 May
1979
19 March
1983
Social Action
(13) Uthai Pimchaichon 2004 (cropped).jpg Uthai Pimjaichon
อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน
(born 1938)
27 April
1983
1 May
1986
Progress
15 Chuan Leekpai 2010-04-01.jpg Chuan Leekpai
ชวน หลีกภัย
(born 1938)
4 August
1986
29 April
1988
Democrat
16 Panja Kesornthong.jpg Panja Kesornthong
ปัญจะ เกสรทอง
(born 1946)
3 August
1988
23 February
1991
Thai Nation
17 อาทิตย์ อุไรรัตน์.jpg Arthit Ourairat
อาทิตย์ อุไรรัตน์
(born 1938)
3 April
1992
30 June
1992
Justice Unity
18 Marut Bunnag.jpg Marut Bunnag
มารุต บุนนาค
(1924–2022)
22 September
1992
19 May
1995
Democrat
19 Bun-er Pasertsuwan.jpg Booneua Prasertsuwan
บุญเอื้อ ประเสริฐสุวรรณ
(1919–2016)
11 July
1995
27 September
1996
Thai Nation
20 Wan Muhamad Noor Matha - 20230727.jpg Wan Muhamad Noor Matha
วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา
(born 1944)
24 November
1996
27 June
2000
New Aspiration
21 Bhichai Rattakul 2010-04-01.jpg Bhichai Rattakul
พิชัย รัตตกุล
(1924–2022)
30 June
2000
9 November
2000
Democrat
(13) Uthai Pimchaichon 2004 (cropped).jpg Uthai Pimjaichon
อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน
(born 1938)
6 February
2001
5 January
2005
Thai Rak Thai
22 โภคิน พลกุล 2020.jpg Pokin Palakul
โภคิน พลกุล
(born 1952)
8 March
2005
24 February
2006
Thai Rak Thai
23 Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg Yongyuth Tiyapairat
ยงยุทธ ติยะไพรัช
(born 1961)
28 January
2008
30 April
2008
People's Power
24 ชัย ชิดชอบ 2011.jpg Chai Chidchob
ชัย ชิดชอบ
(1928–2020)
15 May
2008
10 May
2011
People's Power
(until 2008)
Bhumjaithai
(from 2008)
25 ประชุมสถาบันพระปกเกล้า 3 (cropped).jpg Somsak Kiatsuranont
สมศักดิ์ เกียรติสุรนนท์
(born 1954)
3 August
2011
9 December
2013
Pheu Thai
(15) Chuan Leekpai 2010-04-01.jpg Chuan Leekpai
ชวน หลีกภัย
(born 1938)
28 May
2019
20 March
2023
Democrat
(20) Wan Muhamad Noor Matha - 20230727.jpg Wan Muhamad Noor Matha
วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา
(born 1944)
5 July
2023
Incumbent Prachachart
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