Introducing Professor Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, also known as Ajarn Mam, a strong woman who transitioned from being an academic expert in finance into the political arena.
On 16 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the election scenario became clear. The nationwide election will be held on 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, with early voting scheduled for 1 Feb 2026 GMT+7. Candidate registration for constituency MPs will occur from 27 to 31 Dec 2025 GMT+7, while party list registration and submission of prime ministerial candidate names are set for 28 to 31 Dec 2025 GMT+7.
Regarding Professor Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, or Ajarn Mam, she stated in a morning interview that there has been no discussion yet about unveiling the Kla Tham Party's prime ministerial candidate. She confirmed that Lieutenant Colonel Thammanat Prompao, the party's advisory chairman, is certainly the top prime ministerial candidate. Whether she herself will be a candidate remains undecided. The party plans to nominate three candidates to prevent political risks, but the final decision will depend on suitability.
Professor Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, or Ajarn Mam, is an academic specializing in high-level finance and risk management before transitioning into politics and holding significant roles in various ministries.
Ajarn Mam is an academic who formerly taught at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) before being invited to assist the government and fully enter politics. She adapted well to political work, earning the trust of senior political figures who frequently entrusted her with important responsibilities.
Educational background: Professor Dr. Narumon earned a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Chulalongkorn University; a Master of Science from the University of Georgia, USA; an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA; and a PhD in Philosophy from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
In her career, Ajarn Mam has held positions including leader of the Kla Tham Party; former Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives; former Deputy Minister of Labour; former Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs at NIDA; former advisor to the Minister of Labour; former Assistant Minister of Finance; former spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office; and former advisor to the Prime Minister on Thai trade representation.
