Prime Minister of Thailand

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
นายกรัฐมนตรีแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย
Prime Ministerial Seal
Prime Ministerial Standard
Srettha Thavisin meeting the US ambassador
Incumbent
Srettha Thavisin
since 22 August 2023[1]
Office of the Prime Minister
Royal Thai Government
StyleHis Excellency
StatusHead of government
Member of
Reports toNational Assembly
ResidencePhitsanulok Mansion
SeatGovernment House
NominatorHouse of Representatives
AppointerThe Monarch
Term lengthFour years,
No more than eight years in total[2]
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Thailand
Formation28 June 1932 (1932-06-28)
First holderPhraya Manopakorn Nitithada
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister
Salary฿125,590/US$ 3,638 monthly[3]
Websitewww.thaigov.go.th

The prime minister of Thailand (Thai: นายกรัฐมนตรี, RTGSNayok Ratthamontri, pronounced [nāː.jók rát.tʰā.mōn.trīː]; literally 'chief minister of state') is the head of government of Thailand. The prime minister is also the chair of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy. Prior to the 2014 coup d'état, the prime minister was nominated by a vote in the Thai House of Representatives by a simple majority, and is then appointed and sworn in by the king of Thailand. The house's selection is usually based on the fact that either the prime minister is the leader of the largest political party in the lower house or the leader of the largest coalition of parties. In accordance with the 2017 Constitution, the Prime Minister can hold the office for no longer than eight years, consecutively or not. The post of Prime Minister is currently held by Pheu Thai Party politician and former CEO of Sansiri, Srettha Thavisin.

  1. ^ ประกาศแต่งตั้งนายกรัฐมนตรี ลงวันที่ 22 สิงหาคม 2566 Archived 23 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine ราชกิจจานุเบกษา เล่ม ๑๔๐ ตอนพิเศษ ๒๐๑ ง หน้า ๑ วันที่ ๒๓ สิงหาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๖
  2. ^ "Unofficial Translation Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand" (PDF). Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  3. ^ Nanuam, Wassana. "PM, cabinet to offer their salaries to Covid sufferers". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 November 2021.

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