Prime Minister of Thailand
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The prime minister of Thailand (Thai: นายกรัฐมนตรี, RTGS: Nayok 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.
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand | |
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นายกรัฐมนตรีแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย | |
Office of the Prime Minister Royal Thai Government | |
Style | His Excellency |
Status | Head of government |
Member of | |
Reports to | National Assembly |
Residence | Phitsanulok Mansion |
Seat | Government House |
Nominator | House of Representatives |
Appointer | The Monarch |
Term length | Four years, No more than eight years in total[2] |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Thailand |
Formation | 28 June 1932; 92 years ago (1932-06-28) |
First holder | Phraya Manopakorn Nitithada |
Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister |
Salary | ฿125,590/US$ 3,638 monthly[3] |
Website | www |