Sophon Saram

Sophon Saram
โสภณ ซารัมย์
Sophon in 2009
Assumed office
16 March 2026
MonarchVajiralongkorn
Prime MinisterAnutin Charnvirakul
Preceded byWan Muhamad Noor Matha
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
In office
19 September 2025 – 16 March 2026
Prime MinisterAnutin Charnvirakul
Minister of Transport
In office
20 December 2008 – 9 August 2011
Prime MinisterAbhisit Vejjajiva
Preceded bySanti Promphat
Succeeded bySukampol Suwannathat
Deputy Minister of Transport
In office
24 September 2008 – 2 December 2008
Prime MinisterSomchai Wongsawat
Member of the House of Representatives
Assumed office
6 January 2001
Constituency
See list
  • Buriram 6th District (2001–2006)
  • Buriram 4th District (2007–2011; 2019–2023)
  • Buriram 3th District (2011–2013)
  • Buriram 5th District (2026–present)
Personal details
Born (1959-03-31) 31 March 1959
Buriram, Thailand
PartyBhumjaithai
SpouseAreeyaporn Saram
Alma materBuriram Rajabhat University
OccupationPolitician

Sophon Saram 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]

Career

Sophon was elected Speaker on 15 March 2026.[3]

References

  1. ^ "From rural schoolteacher to House Speaker: The rise of Sophon Saram". nationthailand. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  2. ^ http://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3217145/bhumjaithais-sophon-vs-peoples-partys-parit-in-house-speaker-vote
  3. ^ a b "Bhumjaithai's Sophon elected as new House Speaker". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 16 March 2026.