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Bhumjaithai Party Strengthens Power with New Speaker Election

3/17/2026

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On March 15, the Bhumjaithai Party elected Mr. Sophon Saram, Speaker, with 289 votes to 123.
The result strengthens Bhumjaithai's position after February 8, when it won 192 seats.
The Speaker's role includes setting the legislative agenda, including the prime ministerial vote.
Ms. Mallika Jirapunvanit, the first Deputy Speaker, and Mr. Lertsak Pattanachaikul, the second Deputy Speaker, were elected.
The new Cabinet will be finalized and submitted for royal endorsement.

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Story summary

On March 15, the Bhumjaithai Party elected Mr. Sophon Saram, Speaker, with 289 votes to 123.
The result strengthens Bhumjaithai's position after February 8, when it won 192 seats.
The Speaker's role includes setting the legislative agenda, including the prime ministerial vote.
Ms. Mallika Jirapunvanit, the first Deputy Speaker, and Mr. Lertsak Pattanachaikul, the second Deputy Speaker, were elected.
The new Cabinet will be finalized and submitted for royal endorsement.