President of the National Assembly of Thailand
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The President of the National Assembly ( is the presiding officer
or Speaker of the National Assembly of Thailand
. Since 1997, the office has been an ex-officio position occupied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand (. The President is therefore 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. The current incumbent is Somsak Kiatsuranont
of the Pheu Thai Party who took office on 3 August 2011, succeeding Chai Chidchob
The office of the President of the National Assembly 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 Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri (Sanan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya).
the President of the National Assembly is given many powers. The President is assisted by the Vice President of the National Assembly, another ex officio position occupied by the President
of the Senate
.
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
or Speaker of the National Assembly of Thailand
National Assembly of Thailand
The National Assembly of Thailand or the Parliament of Thailand is the legislative branch of the government of Thailand. The National Assembly of Thailand is a bicameral body, consisting of two chambers: the upper house, , and the lower house,...
. Since 1997, the office has been an ex-officio position occupied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand (. The President is therefore an MP
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
, usually from the majority party in the House of Representatives
House of Representatives of Thailand
The House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand is the lower house of the National Assembly of Thailand, the legislative branch of the Thai Government. The system of government of Thailand is that of a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary Democracy. The system of the Thai...
. 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 current incumbent is Somsak Kiatsuranont
Somsak Kiatsuranont
Somsak Kiatsuranont is a Thai politician . He has been serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand who is ex officio also the President of the National Assembly of Thailand, since 3 August 2011....
of the Pheu Thai Party who took office on 3 August 2011, succeeding Chai Chidchob
Chai Chidchob
Chai Chidchob has been the President of the National Assembly of Thailand and the Speaker of the House of Representatives since May 15, 2008. He began his career in politics by being appointed as a kamnan in Buri Ram Province and became known by many locals as "Kamnan Chai".His first experience in...
The office of the President of the National Assembly 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 Chao Phraya Thammasakmontri (Sanan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya).
As President
The President of the National Assembly, apart from being the presiding officer of the National Assembly whenever there is a joint-sitting, is also the chief representative and leader of the legislative branch in Thailand. In the 2007 constitution2007 Constitution of Thailand
A Permanent Constitution for the Kingdom of Thailand was drafted by a committee established by the military junta that abrogated the previous 1997 Constitution. On August 19, 2007, a referendum was held in which 59.3% of the voters voted in favor of the constitution...
the President of the National Assembly is given many powers. The President is assisted by the Vice President of the National Assembly, another ex officio position occupied by the President
President of the Senate
The President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding officer of a senate, and is the speaker of other assemblies.The senate president often ranks high in a jurisdiction's succession for its top executive office: for example, the President of the Senate of Nigeria is second in line...
of the Senate
Senate of Thailand
The Senate of the Kingdom of Thailand is the upper house of the National Assembly of Thailand, . In accordance with the 2007 Constitution of Thailand, the Senate is a non-partisan legislative chamber, composed of 150 members...
.
- Countersign the King's appointment and removal of the President of the Privy Council and Regent of Thailand.
- Countersign the Royal Command for the amendment of the 1924 Palace Law of Succession1924 Palace Law of SuccessionThe Palace Law on Succession, BE 2467 governs succession to the Throne of the Kingdom of Thailand, under the ruling House of Chakri. The law was established during the reign of King Vajiravudh to systematically resolve previous succession controversies...
. - Inviting the Heir to ascend the Throne.
- Ensure all votes in the Assembly is recorded.
- Asking the Monarch to convoke an extraordinary session of the Assembly.
As Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the chief presiding officer of the House of Representatives. The Speaker is also entrusted with some 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.- 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-electPrime Minister of ThailandThe Prime Minister of Thailand is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chairman of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy....
to be formally appointed, then countersigning it. - Countersign the King's appointment of the Leader of the Opposition.
- Be an ex officio member of the Selection committee for:
- Constitutional CourtConstitutional Court of ThailandThe Constitutional Court of Thailand is an independent Thai court originally established under the 1997 Constitution with jurisdiction over the constitutionality of parliamentary acts, royal decrees, draft legislation, as well as the appointment and removal of public officials and issues regarding...
Judges - Election CommissionersElection Commission (Thailand)The Election Commission of the Kingdom of Thailand is an independent government agency and the sole Electoral Commission of Thailand tasked with overseeing Senate, House, local and district elections throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. Established by the Constitution, the Election Commission has...
- Ombudsmen
- National Counter Corruption Commissioners
- Constitutional Court
List of presidents
| Order | No. | Term | Name | Term start | Term ends | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | (1) | Chao Phya Thammasakmontri (Snan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya) |
28 June 1932 | 1 September 1932 | First President of the National Assembly |
| 2 | 2 | Chao Phya Pichaiyart (Dhan Bunnag) |
2 September 1932 | 10 December 1933 | President of the People’s Assembly | |
| 3 | (2) | Chao Phya Thammasakmontri | 15 December 1933 | 26 February 1934 | President of the People’s Assembly | |
| 4 | 3 | (1) | Rear Admiral Rear Admiral Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"... Phraya Sorayudthasenee (Krasea Pravahanavin) |
26 February 1934 | 22 September 1934 | President of the People’s Assembly |
| 5 | 4 | Chao Phya Sridhamadhibes (Chita na Songkhla) |
22 September 1934 | 22 July 1936 | President of the People’s Assembly | |
| 6 | 5 | (1) | Phya Manavarajasevee (Plod Vichear na Songklha) |
3 August 1936 | 10 December 1937 | President of the People’s Assembly |
| 7 | (2) | Rear Admiral Phya Sorayudthasenee | 6 July 1943 | 24 June 1944 | President of the People’s Assembly | |
| 8 | (2) | Phya Manavarajasevee | 2 July 1944 | 24 June 1945 | President of the People’s Assembly | |
| 9 | 6 | Major Major Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ... Vilas Osatananda |
4 June 1946 | 24 August 1946 | President of the Senate | |
| 10 | (3) | Rear Admiral Phya Sorayudthasenee | 31 August 1946 | 8 November 1947 | President of the Senate | |
| 11 | (2) | Chao Phya Sridhamadhibes | 26 November 1947 | 29 November 1951 | President of the Senate | |
| 12 | 7 | General General A general officer is an officer of high military rank, usually in the army, and in some nations, the air force. The term is widely used by many nations of the world, and when a country uses a different term, there is an equivalent title given.... Phra Prachonpachanuk (Phok Mahadilok) |
1 December 1951 | 20 October 1957 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| 13 | 8 | (1) | General Luang Sudhisararonakara (Suthi Sukhavatee) |
20 September 1957 | 14 December 1957 | Speaker of the House |
| 14 | (2) | General Phra Prachonpachanuk | 6 February 1958 | 17 April 1968 | President of the Constitution Drafting Assembly | |
| 15 | 9 | Tawee Boonyaket Tawee Boonyaket Tawee Bunyaket was a Thai politician and the prime minister for a short term.After studying at the King's College and the École nationale supérieure d'Agronomie de Grignon , he started to work as a Government Official at the Thai Ministry of Agriculture... |
8 May 1968 | 20 June 1968 | President of the Constitution Drafting Assembly | |
| 16 | 10 | Colonel Colonel Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures... Vorkarnbancha (Boonkerd Stantanont) |
22 July 1968 | 17 November 1971 | President of the Senate | |
| 17 | 11 | Major General Major General Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general... Siri Siriyothin |
18 December 1972 | 11 December 1973 | President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
| 18 | 12 | MR Kukrit Pramoj Kukrit Pramoj Mom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj was a Thai politician and scholar. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand 1973-1974 and was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Thailand, serving in office from 1975-1976.- Early years:Of royal descent, M.R... |
29 December 1973 | 7 October 1974 | President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
| 19 | 13 | Praphas Ouchai | 17 October 1974 | 25 January 1975 | President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
| 20 | 14 | Prasit Kanjonwat | 7 February 1975 | 12 January 1976 | Speaker of the House | |
| 21 | 15 | (1) | Uthai Pimjaichon | 19 April 1976 | 6 October 1976 | Speaker of the House |
| 22 | 16 | Air Chief Marshal Air Chief Marshal Air chief marshal is a senior 4-star air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force... Kamol Dechatungka |
22 October 1976 | 20 February 1976 | President of the Prime Ministerial Consultative Assembly | |
| 23 | 17 | (1) | Air Chief Marshal Harin Hongsakul | 28 November 1976 | 20 October 1977 | President of the National Reform Assembly |
| 24 | (2) | Air Chief Marshal Harin Hongsakul | 25 November 1977 | 22 April 1979 | President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
| 25 | (3) | Air Chief Marshal Harin Hongsakul | 9 May 1979 | 19 March 1983 | President of the Senate | |
| 26 | 18 | Charubutr Ruengsuvan | 26 April 1983 | 19 March 1984 | President of the Senate | |
| 27 | 19 | (1) | Ukrit Mongkolnavin | 30 April 1984 | 21 April 1989 | President of the Senate |
| 28 | 20 | Van Chanchue | 4 May 1989 | 23 February 1991 | President of the Senate | |
| 29 | (2) | Ukrit Mongkolnavin | 2 April 1991 | 21 March 1992 | President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
| 30 | (3) | Ukrit Mongkolnavin | 3 April 1992 | 26 May 1992 | President of the Senate | |
| 31 | 21 | (1) | Meechai Ruchuphan Meechai Ruchuphan Meechai Ruchuphan . Currently Meechai is the chairman/president of Thailand's Law Reform Commission, Council of State. He was the acting Prime Minister of Thailand following a military takeover of the government that took place in February 1991... |
28 June 1992 | 29 June 1992 | President of the Senate |
| 32 | 22 | Marut Bunnag | 22 September 1992 | 19 May 1995 | Speaker of the House | |
| 33 | 23 | Boon-eur Prasertsuwan | 11 July 1995 | 27 September 1996 | Speaker of the House | |
| 34 | 24 | Vanmuhamadnor Mata | 24 November 1996 | 27 June 2000 | Speaker of the House | |
| 35 | 25 | Pichai Rattakul | 30 June 2000 | 9 November 2000 | Speaker of the House | |
| 36 | (2) | Uthai Pimjaichon | 6 February 2001 | 5 January 2005 | Speaker of the House | |
| 37 | 26 | Phokin Polkul | 6 January 2005 | 24 February 2006 | Speaker of the House | |
| 38 | (2) | Meechai Ruchuphan | 11 October 2006 | 19 March 2008 | President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
| 39 | 27 | Yongyut Tiyapairach | 23 January 2008 | 30 April 2008 | Speaker of the House; resignation after the Election Commission Election Commission (Thailand) The Election Commission of the Kingdom of Thailand is an independent government agency and the sole Electoral Commission of Thailand tasked with overseeing Senate, House, local and district elections throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. Established by the Constitution, the Election Commission has... took a case of electoral fraud Electoral fraud Electoral fraud is illegal interference with the process of an election. Acts of fraud affect vote counts to bring about an election result, whether by increasing the vote share of the favored candidate, depressing the vote share of the rival candidates or both... against him to the constitutional court Constitutional Court of Thailand The Constitutional Court of Thailand is an independent Thai court originally established under the 1997 Constitution with jurisdiction over the constitutionality of parliamentary acts, royal decrees, draft legislation, as well as the appointment and removal of public officials and issues regarding... . |
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| 40 | Prasobsook Boondech | 19 March 2008 | 15 May 2008 | President of the Senate (Acting) | ||
| 41 | 28 | Chai Chidchob Chai Chidchob Chai Chidchob has been the President of the National Assembly of Thailand and the Speaker of the House of Representatives since May 15, 2008. He began his career in politics by being appointed as a kamnan in Buri Ram Province and became known by many locals as "Kamnan Chai".His first experience in... |
15 May 2008 | 1 August 2011 | Speaker of the House | |
| 42 | Somsak Kiatsuranont Somsak Kiatsuranont Somsak Kiatsuranont is a Thai politician . He has been serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand who is ex officio also the President of the National Assembly of Thailand, since 3 August 2011.... |
3 August 2011 | Present Speaker of the House |
See also
- National Assembly of ThailandNational Assembly of ThailandThe National Assembly of Thailand or the Parliament of Thailand is the legislative branch of the government of Thailand. The National Assembly of Thailand is a bicameral body, consisting of two chambers: the upper house, , and the lower house,...
- Senate of ThailandSenate of ThailandThe Senate of the Kingdom of Thailand is the upper house of the National Assembly of Thailand, . In accordance with the 2007 Constitution of Thailand, the Senate is a non-partisan legislative chamber, composed of 150 members...
- House of Representatives of ThailandHouse of Representatives of ThailandThe House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand is the lower house of the National Assembly of Thailand, the legislative branch of the Thai Government. The system of government of Thailand is that of a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary Democracy. The system of the Thai...
- List of Presidents of the Senate of Thailand