President of the National Assembly of Thailand

President of the National Assembly; ประธานรัฐสภา
	Seal of the Parliament of Thailand
	Standard of the President of the National Assembly of Thailand
	Incumbent; Chuan Leekpai; since 28 May 2019
Style	Mr. President / Than Prathan Thi Khao Rop
Nominator	Vote within the House of Representatives
Appointer	HM The King of Thailand
Inaugural holder	Chaophraya Thammasakmontri
Formation	28 June 1932

The President of the National Assembly (Thai: ประธานรัฐสภา; RTGS: Prathan Ratthasapha; IPA: [prà.tʰaːn rát.tʰà.sà.pʰaː]) is the presiding officer (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 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, is occupying ex officio position of President of the National Assembly.

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:
- Constitutional Court Judges
- Election Commissioners
- Ombudsmen
- National Anti-Corruption Commissioners

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.

No.	Term	Name	Term start	Term ends	Note
1	(1)	Chaophraya Thammasakmontri (Sanan Thephasadin na Ayutthaya)	28 June 1932	1 September 1932	First President of the National Assembly
2		Chao Phya Pichaiyart (Dhan Bunnag)	2 September 1932	10 December 1933	President of the People's Assembly
	(2)	Chaophraya Thammasakmontri	15 December 1933	26 February 1934	President of the People's Assembly
3	(1)	Phraya Sorayudthasenee (Krasea Pravahanavin)	26 February 1934	22 September 1934	President of the People's Assembly
4		Chao Phya Sridhamadhibes (Chita na Songkhla)	22 September 1934	22 July 1936	President of the People's Assembly
5	(1)	Phya Manavarajasevee (Plod Vichear na Songklha)	3 August 1936	10 December 1937	President of the People's Assembly
	(2)	Phya Sorayudthasenee	6 July 1943	24 June 1944	President of the People's Assembly
	(2)	Phya Manavarajasevee	2 July 1944	24 June 1945	President of the People's Assembly
6		Vilas Osatananda	4 June 1946	24 August 1946	President of the Senate
	(3)	Phya Sorayudthasenee	31 August 1946	8 November 1947	President of the Senate
	(2)	Chao Phya Sridhamadhibes	26 November 1947	29 November 1951	President of the Senate
7		Phra Prachonpachanuk (Phok Mahadilok)	1 December 1951	20 October 1957	Speaker of the House of Representatives
8	(1)	Luang Sudhisararonakara (Suthi Sukhavatee)	20 September 1957	14 December 1957	Speaker of the House
	(2)	Phra Prachonpachanuk	6 February 1958	17 April 1968	President of the Constitution Drafting Assembly
9		Tawee Boonyaket	8 May 1968	20 June 1968	President of the Constitution Drafting Assembly
10		Colonel Vorkarnbancha (Boonkerd Stantanont)	22 July 1968	17 November 1971	President of the Senate
11		Siri Siriyothin	18 December 1972	11 December 1973	President of the National Legislative Assembly
12		Kukrit Pramoj	29 December 1973	7 October 1974	President of the National Legislative Assembly
13		Praphas Ouchai	17 October 1974	25 January 1975	President of the National Legislative Assembly
14		Prasit Kanjonwat	7 February 1975	12 January 1976	Speaker of the House
15	(1)	Uthai Pimjaichon	19 April 1976	6 October 1976	Speaker of the House
16		Kamol Dechatungka	22 October 1976	20 February 1976	President of the Prime Ministerial Consultative Assembly
17	(1)	Harin Hongsakul	28 November 1976	20 October 1977	President of the National Reform Assembly
	(2)	Harin Hongsakul	25 November 1977	22 April 1979	President of the National Legislative Assembly
	(3)	Harin Hongsakul	9 May 1979	19 March 1983	President of the Senate
18		Charubutr Ruangsuwan	26 April 1983	19 March 1984	President of the Senate
19	(1)	Ukrit Mongkolnavin	30 April 1984	21 April 1989	President of the Senate
20		Van Chanchue	4 May 1989	23 February 1991	President of the Senate
	(2)	Ukrit Mongkolnavin	2 April 1991	21 March 1992	President of the National Legislative Assembly
	(3)	Ukrit Mongkolnavin	3 April 1992	26 May 1992	President of the Senate
21	(1)	Meechai Ruchuphan	28 June 1992	29 June 1992	President of the Senate
22		Marut Bunnag	22 September 1992	19 May 1995	Speaker of the House
23		Booneua Prasertsuwan	11 July 1995	27 September 1996	Speaker of the House
24		Wan Muhamad Noor Matha	24 November 1996	27 June 2000	Speaker of the House
25		Bhichai Rattakul	30 June 2000	9 November 2000	Speaker of the House
	(2)	Uthai Pimjaichon	6 February 2001	5 January 2005	Speaker of the House
26		Bhokin Bhalakula	6 January 2005	24 February 2006	Speaker of the House
	(2)	Meechai Ruchuphan	11 October 2006	19 March 2008	President of the National Legislative Assembly
27		Yongyut Tiyapairach	23 January 2008	30 April 2008	Speaker of the House; resignation after the Election Commission took a case of electoral fraud against him to the constitutional court.
		Prasobsook Boondech	19 March 2008	15 May 2008	President of the Senate (Acting)
28		Chai Chidchob	15 May 2008	10 May 2011	Speaker of the House
		Teeradej Meepien	10 May 2011	3 August 2011	President of the Senate (Acting)
29		Somsak Kiatsuranont	3 August 2011	9 December 2013	Speaker of the House
		Surachai Leangboonleodchai	9 May 2014	24 May 2014	President of the Senate (Acting)
30		Pornpech Wichitcholchai	17 August 2014	21 May 2019	President of the National Legislative Assembly
31		Chuan Leekpai	28 May 2019	Incumbent	Speaker of the House

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