Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand’s newly elected parliament will convene its first session on March 15, with key agenda items including the swearing-in ceremony for lawmakers and the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the parliament.
The Secretariat of the House of Representatives will convene the parliament on that day from 09:00, allowing MPs to take their oath before performing duties, followed by the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers. The number of Deputy Speakers will depend on the parliament's deliberation and resolution.
Under Thailand’s current Constitution, the National Assembly is a bicameral legislature comprising the House of Representatives (500 seats) and the Senate (200 seats).
The House of Representatives serves a four-year term and holds key powers, including electing the Prime Minister, drafting and passing legislation, overseeing government operations, and approving the national budget. The Speaker of the House also serves as President of the National Assembly.
The Senate has a five-year term and is empowered to approve or veto legislation, amend the Constitution, endorse participation in international treaties or declarations of war, and appoint members to key independent bodies such as the Constitutional Court, the Election Commission (ECT), the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), and the State Audit Office./.
