Thailand
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Current holderSophon Saram1,2,4
Party as stated: Bhumjaithai. In office since 15 March 2026. Checked 28 October 2026.
How the office holder is chosen
The Speaker is elected by MPs at the first sitting of a new House. On 15 March 2026 the most senior MP presided temporarily and, with two candidates nominated, the House held a secret ballot, according to The Nation.1
Term
Sophon Saram was elected at the first sitting of the House elected in 2026 and then formally received the royal command appointing him Speaker, according to Khaosod English.1,3
Recent holders
Notable facts
- Sophon received 289 votes and Parit Wacharasindhu of the People's Party 123, with 80 abstentions, according to The Nation and Bernama.1,2
Sources
- The Nation Thailand, Sophon elected House Speaker after secret ballot in first sitting (15 March 2026)
- The Star (Bernama), Bhumjaithai MP Sophon has been elected as House Speaker as Thailand moves to form a government (15 March 2026)
- Khaosod English, Royal command appoints Sophon Saram as House speaker (16 March 2026)
- Thairath, Sophon Proud of Parliament's Record: No Session Failures (16 July 2026)