THAILAND

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER
OR UNICAMERAL PARLIAMENT

Parliament (generic name):

Rathasapha

Translated name:

National Assembly

Structure:

Bicameral

Chamber:

Wuthisapha

Translated name:

Senate

President:

Prasobsuk Boondech (M)

Secretary General:

Suvimol Phumisingharaj (F)

Members (statutory number):

150

members
- 76 directly elected
- 74 members selected by Senators Selection Committee

Members (current number):

150

Women (current number):

24 (16.00%)

Term:

6 years

Last renewal dates:

2 March 2008

Address:

The Senate
National Assembly
U-Thong Nai Road
BANGKOK 10300
Tel.: (662) 831 9385
Fax: (662) 831 9385
E-mail: bfa@parliament.go.th
Cable: Senate, Bangkok 10300

Web site:

http://www.senate.go.th/

Affiliation to IPU:

Yes

Affiliation date(s):

1950 - 1972
1973

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Also available: Archive of past election results for this chamber