List of Speakers of the House of Representatives of Thailand

Speaker of House of Representatives
ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร
Seal of the National Assembly of Thailand
Incumbent
vacant
Style Mr. Speaker or Mr. President
Appointer Vote within the House of Representatives
Inaugural holder Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
Formation 28 June 1932
Thailand
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand (Thai: ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร; RTGS: Prathan Sapha Phuthaen Ratsadon; IPA: [prà.tʰaːn sà.pʰaː pʰûː.tʰɛːn râ:t.sà.dɔːn]) 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 a 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.

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).

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:

List of Speakers of the House of Representatives

# Name Start End
1 Chaophraya Thammasakmontri (Sanan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya) June 28, 1932 September 1, 1932
2 Chao Phraya Phichaiyat (Dan Bunnag) September 2, 1932 December 10, 1932
(1) Chaophraya Thammasakmontri December 15, 1932 February 26, 1934
3 Phraya Sorayuthaseni (Krasae Prawahanawin Pravahanavin) February 26, 1934 September 22, 1934
4 Chao Phraya Sridharmadhibes (Chit na Songkhla) September 22, 1934 July 22, 1936
5 Phraya Manawaratsewi (Plod Wichien na Songkhla) August 3, 1936 June 24, 1943
(3) Phraya Sorayuthaseni July 6, 1943 June 24, 1944
(4) Phraya Manawaratsewi (Plod Wichien na Songkhla) July 2, 1944 June 3, 1946
6 Kasem Boonsri June 4, 1946 May 10, 1947
7 Pheng Srichan May 13, 1947 November 8, 1947
(6) Kasem Boonsri 1948 1948
8 Phraya Thammanithet (Pien Taitilanon) 1949 1951
9 Phra Prachonpachanuk (Phok Mahadilok) December 1, 1951 September 16, 1957
10 Luang Sudhisararonakara (Sudhi Sukhavatee) September 20, 1957 December 14, 1957
9 Phra Prachonpachanuk (Phok Mahadilok) December 15, 1957 October 20, 1958
11 Siri Siriyothin February 10, 1969 November 14, 1971
12 Prasit Kanchanawat February 7, 1975 January 12, 1976
13 Uthai Pimchaichon April 19, 1976 October 6, 1976
14 Boontheng Thongsawat May 9, 1979 March 19, 1983
(13) Uthai Pimchaichon April 27, 1983 May 1, 1986
15 Chuan Leekpai August 4, 1986 April 29, 1988
16 Panja Kesornthong August 3, 1998 February 23, 1991
17 Arthit Ourairat April 3, 1992 June 30, 1992
18 Marut Bunnag September 22, 1992 May 19, 1995
19 Booneua Prasertsuwan July 11, 1995 September 27, 1996
20 Wan Muhamad Noor Matha November 24, 1996 June 27, 2000
21 Bhichai Rattakul June 30, 2000 November 9, 2000
(13) Uthai Pimchaichon February 6, 2001 January 5, 2005
22 Phokin Polkul January 6, 2005 February 24, 2006
23 Youngyut Tiyapairach January 23, 2008 April 30, 2008
24 Chai Chidchob May 15, 2008 10 May 2011
25 Somsak Kiatsuranont 3 August 2011 9 December 2013

Sources

  • Various editions of The Europa World Year Book
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