Prachachart Party leader officially becomes Speaker of Thailand's House of Representatives

Prachachart Party Chairman Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, former Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1996 to 2000, was nominated by Forward Party Chairman Pita Limjaroenrat to be Speaker of the 26th House of Representatives. As other political parties did not nominate competing candidates, Wan Noor was the sole candidate and automatically became Speaker of the House without having to go through a secret ballot.

On July 3, the For Thailand Party unanimously nominated Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Chairman of the Prachachart Party (the party won 9 seats in the House of Representatives), to the position of Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives. Photo: Thai PBS

In a speech immediately after being elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives this morning (July 4), Mr. Wan pledged to perform his duties impartially, honestly and transparently, in compliance with the Constitution, laws and regulations of the National Assembly : "I swear to comply with all requirements that His Majesty the King has given to parliamentarians when presiding over the official opening ceremony of the new House of Representatives after the May 14 General Election yesterday (July 3). I will always consult with the two Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives in the process of performing legislative duties, and provide maximum support to all parliamentarians in completing their duties for the benefit of the people and the country. I will also support and promote the National Assembly's Radio and Television Stations to become the mouthpiece of the people in an effort to promote the democratic process."

The Thai House of Representatives is currently debating and electing the first and second Vice Speakers. Since there are candidates from different political parties, the election of the Vice Speakers will be conducted by secret ballot. Before the vote, many deputies have requested the election department to clearly identify the names of each candidate and the voting method to ensure accuracy, transparency and secrecy.

The new Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives was born in 1944 in Yala Province, Southern Thailand. Mr. Wan Noor entered politics in 1979 and has participated in many different political parties, including the Thai People Love Thai Party of former Prime Minister Thaksin. The highest position he has ever held was the Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives from 1996-2000.

Mr. Wan Noor also worked in many different ministries and sectors, holding the positions of Deputy Minister of Home Affairs , Minister of Transport and Communications, and then becoming Minister of Home Affairs./.

PV/VOV-Bangkok

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