 | The factual accuracy of parts of this article (those related to parts which are written in past tense due to being written in the context of the 2007 Thai constitution) may be compromised due to out-of-date information. (September 2023) |
House of Representatives สภาผู้แทนราษฎร Sapha Phuthaen Ratsadon | |
|---|---|
| 26th House of Representatives | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Seal_of_the_Parliament_of_Thailand.svg) Seal of the National Assembly | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
First Deputy Speaker | Pichet Chuamuangpan, Pheu Thai since 13 September 2024 |
Second Deputy Speaker | Paradorn Prissanananthakul, Bhumjaithai since 13 September 2024 |
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai since 16 August 2024 | |
Government Chief Whip | Wisut Chaiyarun, Pheu Thai since 22 February 2024 |
Opposition Chief Whip | Pakornwut Udompipatskul, People’s since 26 December 2023 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 500 |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:26th_Thailand_House_of_Representatives.svg) | |
Political groups | Government (323)
|
Length of term | Up to 4 years |
| Elections | |
| Parallel voting: First-past-the-post voting (400 seats) Party-list proportional representation (100 seats) | |
Last election | 14 May 2023 |
Next election | By 27 June 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Phra_Suriyan_chamber.jpg) | |
| Phra Suriyan Chamber Sappaya-Sapasathan Dusit District Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Website | |
| www.parliament.go.th | |
| Rules | |
| Parliament Rules | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Emblem_of_Thailand.svg) |
|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Thailand_flag_bar.svg){kind=small} |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Seal_of_the_Cabinet_of_Thailand.svg){kind=small}
Phumtham Wechayachai (PTP)
Suriya Juangroongruangkit (PTP) |
|
Kriangkrai Srirak
Pichet Chuamuangphan (PTP) Vacant
|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Emblem_of_Court_of_Justice_Thailand.png){kind=small}
President: Anocha Chevitsophon President: Vorapot Visrutpich President: Nakarin Mektrairat |
 Thailand portal |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:King%27s_Standard_of_Thailand.svg){kind=small}
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Senate_of_Thailand_(2024).svg){kind=small}
The House of Representatives (Thai: สภาผู้แทนราษฎร, RTGS: Sapha Phuthaen Ratsadon, pronounced [sā.pʰāː pʰûː.tʰɛ̄ːn râːt.sā.dɔ̄ːn]) 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 legislative branch is modelled after the Westminster system. The House of Representatives has 500 members, of which 400 are elected through single member constituency elections, while the other 100 are chosen through party lists parallel voting.
The House of Representatives was temporarily abolished as a result of the 2014 Thai coup d'état and replaced with the unicameral National Legislative Assembly, a body of 250 members, selected by the National Council for Peace and Order. After the 2017 constitution was promulgated in April 2017, the House of Representatives was reestablished.[1]
Cite error: There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or {{efn}} templates on this page, but the references will not show without a {{reflist|group=lower-alpha}} template or {{notelist}} template (see the help page).
- ^ Kendall, Dave (2019-01-06). "Explainer: New rules for the House of Representatives". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2019-01-28.