President of the National Assembly of Thailand
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Template:Short description Template:Infobox Political post The president of the National Assembly (Template:Langx, RTGS: Script error: No such module "lang"., Script error: No such module "IPA".) is the presiding officer (speaker) of the National Assembly of Thailand. Since 1992, 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 president is elected at the beginning of a House session immediately after an election, there are no term limits for the office. In the aftermath of the coup d'état in 2014, the function of legislative assembly was turned over to the junta-controlled National Legislative Assembly, which Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the National Legislative Assembly, occupied the ex officio position of President of the National Assembly until the election of Wan Muhamad Noor Matha as Speaker of the House in 2023.
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 Chaophraya Thammasakmontri (Sanan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya).
Powers and functions
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 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 of the Senate.
- 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 Succession.
- 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-elect 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:
List of presidents
Note: According to the 2007 Constitution of Thailand the office of President of the National Assembly of Thailand is held as an ex officio position by the speaker of the House of Representatives. However throughout Thailand's long constitutional history this has not always been the case, at certain times the office of 'President' of the legislature was sometimes held by the presiding officer of the upper house or that of a unicameral chamber. Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
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Term of office | Party | Position | ||
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| 1 | File:Thammasak Montree.jpg | Chaophraya Thammasakmontri เจ้าพระยาธรรมศักดิ์มนตรี (1877–1943) |
28 June 1932 |
1 September 1932 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the People's Assembly |
| 2 | File:Dan Bunnak (2).jpg | Chaophraya Phichaiyat เจ้าพระยาพิชัยญาติ (1875–1946) |
2 September 1932 |
10 December 1933 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the People's Assembly |
| (1) | File:Thammasak Montree.jpg | Chaophraya Thammasakmontri เจ้าพระยาธรรมศักดิ์มนตรี (1877–1943) |
15 December 1933 |
26 February 1934 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the People's Assembly |
| 3 | File:สส-ศรยุทธเสนี.jpg | Phraya Sorayuthaseni พระยาศรยุทธเสนี (1888–1962) |
26 February 1934 |
22 September 1934 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | People's | President of the People's Assembly |
| 4 | File:เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ (จิตร ณ สงขลา) ภาพจากอัสสัมชัญอุโฆษสมัย (1982).jpg | Chaophraya Sri Thammathibet เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ (1885–1976) |
22 September 1934 |
31 July 1936 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the People's Assembly |
| 5 | File:พระยามานวราชเสวี.jpg | Phraya Manwaratchasewi พระยามานวราชเสวี (1890–1984) |
3 August 1936 |
24 June 1943 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the People's Assembly |
| (3) | File:สส-ศรยุทธเสนี.jpg | Phraya Sorayuthaseni พระยาศรยุทธเสนี (1888–1962) |
6 July 1943 |
24 June 1944 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | People's | President of the People's Assembly |
| (5) | File:พระยามานวราชเสวี.jpg | Phraya Manwaratchasewi พระยามานวราชเสวี (1890–1984) |
2 July 1944 |
9 May 1946 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the People's Assembly |
| 6 | File:วิลาส.jpg | Vilas Osathanon วิลาศ โอสถานนท์ (1899–1997) |
4 June 1946 |
24 August 1946 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | People's | President of the Senate |
| (3) | File:สส-ศรยุทธเสนี.jpg | Phraya Sorayuthaseni พระยาศรยุทธเสนี (1888–1962) |
31 August 1946 |
9 November 1947 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | People's | President of the Senate |
| (4) | File:เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ (จิตร ณ สงขลา) ภาพจากอัสสัมชัญอุโฆษสมัย (1982).jpg | Chaophraya Sri Thammathibet เจ้าพระยาศรีธรรมาธิเบศ (1885–1976) |
26 November 1947 |
29 November 1951 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 7 | File:สส-พระประจนปัจจนึก.jpg | Phra Prachonpachanuk พระประจนปัจจนึก (1892–1970) |
1 December 1951 |
16 September 1957 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| 8 | File:สุทธิ์ สุทธิสารรณกร.jpg | Luang Sutthisanronnakon หลวงสุทธิสารรณกร (1901–1968) |
20 September 1957 |
14 December 1957 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| (7) | File:สส-พระประจนปัจจนึก.jpg | Phra Prachonpachanuk พระประจนปัจจนึก (1892–1970) |
27 December 1957 |
20 October 1958 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| (8) | File:สุทธิ์ สุทธิสารรณกร.jpg | Luang Sutthisanronnakon หลวงสุทธิสารรณกร (1901–1968) |
6 February 1959 |
2 May 1968 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Constitution Drafting Assembly |
| 9 | File:Tawee Boonyaket.jpg | Thawi Bunyaket ทวี บุณยเกตุ (1904–1971) |
8 May 1968 |
20 June 1968 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Constitution Drafting Assembly |
| 10 | File:วรการบัญชา-สภาผู้แทนราษฎร.jpg | Nai Vorkarnbancha นายวรการบัญชา (1903–1974) |
22 July 1968 |
17 November 1971 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 11 | File:สส-ศิริสิริโยธิน.jpg | Siri Siriyothin ศิริ สิริโยธิน (1915–1979) |
18 December 1972 |
11 December 1973 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Legislative Assembly |
| 12 | File:Kukrit Pramoj 1974 (cropped-1).jpg | Kukrit Pramoj คึกฤทธิ์ ปราโมช (1911–1995) |
29 December 1973 |
7 October 1974 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Legislative Assembly |
| 13 | File:ประภาศน์ อวยชัย.jpg | Praphas Ouchai ประภาศน์ อวยชัย (1924–2017) |
17 October 1974 |
25 January 1975 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Legislative Assembly |
| 14 | File:Prasit Kanchanawat.jpg | Prasit Kanchanawat ประสิทธิ์ กาญจนวัฒน์ (1915–1999) |
7 February 1975 |
12 January 1976 |
style="background:Template:Party color;" | | Social Nationalist | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Chitti Tingsabadh.jpg | Chitti Tingsabadh จิตติ ติงศภัทิย์ (1908–1995) Acting |
12 January 1976 |
19 April 1976 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 15 | File:Uthai Pimchaichon 2004 (cropped).jpg | Uthai Pimjaichon อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน (born 1938) |
19 April 1976 |
6 October 1976 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Democrat | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| 16 | File:Kamol Dechatungka 1949.jpg | Kamol Dechatungka กมล เดชะตุงคะ (1917–2002) |
22 October 1976 |
20 November 1976 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Administrative Reform Council |
| 17 | File:หะริน หงสกุล (ตัด).jpg | Harin Hongsakul หะริน หงสกุล (1914–2008) |
28 November 1976 |
20 October 1977 |
rowspan="3" style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Administrative Reform Council |
| 25 November 1977 |
20 April 1979 |
President of the National Legislative Assembly | |||||
| 9 May 1979 |
19 March 1983 |
President of the Senate | |||||
| 18 | File:Charubud Ruengsuwan.jpg | Charubud Ruengsuwan จารุบุตร เรืองสุวรรณ (1920–1984) |
26 April 1983 |
19 March 1984 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| — | File:Uthai Pimchaichon 2004 (cropped).jpg | Uthai Pimjaichon อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน (born 1938) Acting |
19 March 1984 |
30 April 1984 |
style="background:Template:Party color;" | | Progress | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| 19 | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Ukrit Mongkolnavin อุกฤษ มงคลนาวิน (born 1933) |
30 April 1984 |
21 April 1989 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| — | File:Panja Kesornthong.jpg | Panja Kesornthong ปัญจะ เกสรทอง (born 1946) Acting |
21 April 1989 |
4 May 1989 |
style="background:Template:Party color;" | | Thai Nation | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| 20 | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Wan Chansue วรรณ ชันซื่อ (1923–2015) |
4 May 1989 |
23 February 1991 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| (19) | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Ukrit Mongkolnavin อุกฤษ มงคลนาวิน (born 1933) |
2 April 1991 |
21 March 1992 |
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Legislative Assembly |
| 3 April 1992 |
26 May 1992 |
President of the Senate | |||||
| — | File:อาทิตย์ อุไรรัตน์.jpg | Arthit Ourairat อาทิตย์ อุไรรัตน์ (born 1938) Acting |
26 May 1992 |
28 June 1992 |
style="background:Template:Party color;" | | Justice Unity | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| 21 | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Meechai RuchuphanTemplate:Efn มีชัย ฤชุพันธุ์ (born 1938) |
28 June 1992 |
22 September 1992 |
tyle="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 22 | File:ประมวลภาพ "งานทำบุญครบรอบ ๖๖ ปี" ของการก่อตั้งพรรคประชาธิปัตย์ 06.jpg | Marut Bunnag มารุต บุนนาค (1924–2022) |
22 September 1992 |
19 May 1995 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Democrat | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Meechai Ruchuphan มีชัย ฤชุพันธุ์ (born 1938) Acting |
19 May 1995 |
11 July 1995 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 23 | File:Bun-er Pasertsuwan.jpg | Booneua Prasertsuwan บุญเอื้อ ประเสริฐสุวรรณ (1919–2016) |
11 July 1995 |
27 September 1996 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Thai Nation | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Meechai Ruchuphan มีชัย ฤชุพันธุ์ (born 1938) Acting |
27 September 1996 |
24 November 1996 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 24 | File:Wan Muhamad Noor Matha - 20230727.jpg | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา (born 1944) |
24 November 1996 |
27 June 2000 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | New Aspiration | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| 25 | File:Bhichai Rattakul 2010-04-01.jpg | Bhichai Rattakul พิชัย รัตตกุล (1924–2022) |
30 June 2000 |
9 November 2000 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Democrat | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Sanit Vorapanya สนิท วรปัญญา (born 1939) Acting |
9 November 2000 |
6 February 2001 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| (15) | File:Uthai Pimchaichon 2004 (cropped).jpg | Uthai Pimjaichon อุทัย พิมพ์ใจชน (born 1938) |
6 February 2001 |
5 January 2005 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Thai Rak Thai | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Suchon Chaleekure สุชน ชาลีเครือ (born 1933) Acting |
5 January 2005 |
8 March 2005 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 26 | File:โภคิน พลกุล 2020.jpg | Pokin Palakul โภคิน พลกุล (born 1952) |
8 March 2005 |
24 February 2006 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Thai Rak Thai | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Suchon Chaleekure สุชน ชาลีเครือ (born 1933) Acting |
24 February 2006 |
19 September 2006 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| (21) | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Meechai Ruchuphan มีชัย ฤชุพันธุ์ (born 1938) |
25 October 2006 |
24 January 2008 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Legislative Assembly |
| 27 | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Yongyuth Tiyapairat ยงยุทธ ติยะไพรัช (born 1961) |
24 January 2008 |
30 April 2008 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | People's Power | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Prasopsuk Bundech 2009 (cropped).jpg | Prasopsuk Bundech ประสพสุข บุญเดช (born 1945) Acting |
30 April 2008 |
15 May 2008 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 28 | File:ชัย ชิดชอบ 2011.jpg | Chai Chidchob ชัย ชิดชอบ (1928–2020) |
15 May 2008 |
10 May 2011 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | People's Power (until 2008) |
Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Bhumjaithai (from 2008) | ||||||
| — | File:Seal of the Parliament of Thailand.svg | Teeradej Meepien ธีรเดช มีเพียร (born 1940) Acting |
10 May 2011 |
3 August 2011 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| 29 | File:ประชุมสถาบันพระปกเกล้า 3 (cropped).jpg | Somsak Kiatsuranont สมศักดิ์ เกียรติสุรนนท์ (born 1954) |
3 August 2011 |
9 December 2013 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Pheu Thai | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:Nikom Wairatpanij Senate of Poland.JPG | Nikom Wairatpanij นิคม ไวยรัชพานิช (born 1947) Acting |
9 December 2013 |
20 March 2014 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| — | File:สุรชัย เลี้ยงบุญเลิศชัย 2 (ครอบตัด).jpg | Surachai Leangboonleodchai สุรชัย เลี้ยงบุญเลิศชัย (born 1953) Acting |
21 March 2014 |
24 May 2014 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | Acting President of the Senate |
| 30 | File:นายพรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย ประธานวุฒิสภา Photographed by Peak Hora 02 (cropped).jpg | Pornpetch Wichitcholchai พรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย (born 1948) |
17 August 2014 |
21 May 2019 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the National Legislative Assembly |
| 31 | File:Chuan Leekpai 2010-04-01.jpg | Chuan Leekpai ชวน หลีกภัย (born 1938) |
28 May 2019 |
20 March 2023 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Democrat | Speaker of the House of Representatives |
| — | File:นายพรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย ประธานวุฒิสภา Photographed by Peak Hora 02 (cropped).jpg | Pornpetch Wichitcholchai พรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย (born 1948) Acting |
20 March 2023 |
5 July 2023 |
style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Independent | President of the Senate |
| (24) | File:Wan Muhamad Noor Matha - 20230727.jpg | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha วันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา (born 1944) |
5 July 2023 |
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See also
- National Assembly of Thailand
- Senate of Thailand
- House of Representatives of Thailand
- List of presidents of the Senate of Thailand
- List of speakers of the House of Representatives of Thailand
Notes
References
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