Sophon Saram (Thai: โสภณ ซารัมย์; born 31 March 1959) is a Thai politician and former teacher, serving as the Speaker of the House of Representatives since March 2026.[1][2] Sophon is a member of the Bhumjaithai party.[3]
Sophon Saram | |
|---|---|
โสภณ ซารัมย์ | |
 Sophon in 2009 | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2026 | |
| Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
| Prime Minister | Anutin Charnvirakul |
| Preceded by | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 19 September 2025 – 16 March 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Anutin Charnvirakul |
| Minister of Transport | |
| In office 20 December 2008 – 9 August 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Abhisit Vejjajiva |
| Preceded by | Santi Promphat |
| Succeeded by | Sukampol Suwannathat |
| Deputy Minister of Transport | |
| In office 24 September 2008 – 2 December 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Somchai Wongsawat |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 6 January 2001 | |
| Constituency | See list
|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1959 Lam Plai Mat district, Buriram province, Thailand |
| Party | Bhumjaithai |
| Spouse | Areeyaporn Saram |
| Buriram Rajabhat University | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
editSophon was elected Speaker on 15 March 2026.[3]
Awards
edit- Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (2009)
- Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (2008)
References
edit- ↑ "From rural schoolteacher to House Speaker: The rise of Sophon Saram". nationthailand. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ http://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3217145/bhumjaithais-sophon-vs-peoples-partys-parit-in-house-speaker-vote
- 1 2 "Bhumjaithai's Sophon elected as new House Speaker". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 16 March 2026.