List of speakers of the House of Representatives of Thailand
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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.[2][3]
Quick Facts Speaker of House of Representatives ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร, Style ...
Speaker of House of Representatives ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร | |
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House of Representatives Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
Style | Mr. Speaker or Mr. President (informal) The Honourable (formal) |
Status | Presiding officer |
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; 91 years ago (1932-06-28) |
Salary | ฿75,590 monthly[1] |
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