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"Phadorn" Denies House Speaker Rumors, Says Capable of Minister or Legislator Role

"Phadorn" Denies House Speaker Rumors, Says Capable of Minister or Legislator Role

Thairath•Politics•15h ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Phadorn addresses speculation about becoming the House Speaker, stating his openness to any government role.

  • •Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office, Phadorn Priksananunthakul, responded to rumors about taking the position of House Speaker.
  • •Phadorn Priksananunthakul made light of the rumors, questioning if he was being dismissed from the Government House.
  • •When asked about preferring the role of minister or House Speaker, Phadorn Priksananunthakul stated he is capable of both.
  • •The remarks were made at the Government House on February 17, 2026.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, Phadorn Priksananunthakul was at the Government House.
  • •Phadorn Priksananunthakul responded to rumors about becoming the House Speaker by humorously asking if he was being dismissed.
  • •Phadorn Priksananunthakul stated that he is capable of serving as a minister or a legislator.
  • •Phadorn Priksananunthakul is a Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office and a prospective Member of Parliament for Ayutthaya, Constituency 1, for the Bhumjaithai Party.
  • •When asked to choose between being a minister or House Speaker, Phadorn Priksananunthakul indicated he could perform either role.
  • •The event occurred at 09:25 AM.

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Key Quotes

Phadorn Priksananunthakul
"Are you chasing me away? Are you chasing me away? Don't you want me to be at the Government House anymore?"
จะไล่แล้วหรอ จะไล่ผมแล้วหรอ ไม่อยากให้ผมอยู่ทำเนียบรัฐบาลแล้วหรอ
Phadorn Priksananunthakul
"Can do it all."
ทำได้หมด

Key Entities

Person

Phadorn(ภราดร)
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office and prospective Member of Parliament for Ayutthaya, Constituency 1.
Phadorn Priksananunthakul(นายภราดร ปริศนานันทกุล)
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office and a prospective Member of Parliament for Ayutthaya, Constituency 1, belonging to the Bhumjaithai Party.

Role

House Speaker(ประธานสภาฯ)
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives.
Minister(รัฐมนตรี)
A government official appointed to head a ministry.
Member of Parliament (MP)(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร (สส.))
An elected representative in the House of Representatives of Thailand.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The official residence and office of the Prime Minister of Thailand.
Ang Thong Constituency 1(อ่างทอง เขตเลือกตั้งที่ 1)
A specific electoral district in Ang Thong Province, Thailand.

Organization

Legislative Branch(ฝ่ายนิติบัญญัติ)
The branch of government responsible for making laws.
Bhumjaithai Party (BJT)(พรรคภูมิใจไทย (ภท.))ℹ️
A political party in Thailand.