Krawit does not deny being named as a candidate for Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. He states it depends on the party to select the most suitable person. He promotes a “Smart Parliament” that uses AI to develop legislative work systems, connecting the public and believing it can improve quality of life.
On 9 March 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted that the opening of the 27th House of Representatives session is approaching. The position of Speaker is quite clear, with Mr. Sophon Sarum, MP for Buriram from the Bhumjaithai Party, expected to assume the role. Meanwhile, the first and second Deputy Speaker positions remain hotly contested between quotas from the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party. There is speculation that Mr. Krawit Prisanananthakul, MP for Ang Thong from Bhumjaithai, might be nominated for Deputy Speaker to manage parliamentary affairs and assist with legislative work.
Mr. Krawit said that no discussions have yet taken place within the party regarding the position. However, he believes the party will select individuals with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience to serve as Speaker and Deputy Speakers. He expressed his desire to see the parliament develop into a modern, transparent institution that effectively connects the public with the legislative and executive branches. He advocates for integrating technology to enhance members’ efficiency and closer ties with citizens. He views the legislative branch’s role as linking the people with parliament and the executive through lawmaking and oversight, ensuring government policies genuinely solve public problems. He has previously represented local issues such as rice prices, flooding, and infrastructure in parliament to help the executive address them. At the national level, several laws have improved quality of life, including the annual budget act and legislation promoted by Bhumjaithai such as the Student Loan Fund Act, which relieves guarantors’ burdens, cancels penalties, and reduces interest rates on student loans.
Mr. Krawit added that as a leading party in forming the government, their role differs from past coalition partners because they must ensure policies promised to the public are realized. These include promoting agricultural product prices, decentralizing power through hometown tax policies, and supporting equal education via online platforms to allow free learning anytime, anywhere. He also wants laws to be modernized as tools to effectively implement key government policies, especially by using technology and AI to explain parliamentary work clearly to the public. He supports opening channels for citizens to transparently follow legislative procedures and debates. He noted that public participation under the constitution’s Article 77 remains difficult to access, so the system should be simplified and made clearer to help people understand how laws impact their lives.
“I believe that being an MP or politician is very challenging because you must be chosen by the people. How do you earn their trust and get elected for multiple terms? We must truly be their voice; otherwise, it will be difficult to get re-elected. Our role in advancing laws that affect the lives of all citizens is crucial, especially laws related to their livelihood, helping them live well and reducing their burdens. This is the main goal of working for the people. Wherever I am, if the party trusts me, I can fully apply my experience and knowledge in my work,” he said. . . .