Mallika Jirapanwanit, MP for Lopburi from the Bhumjaithai Party, said she was unaware of being named first deputy speaker of the house. If appointed, she is ready to serve, and she congratulates whoever gets the position.
At 13:30 on 12 Mar 2026 GMT+7 Mallika Jirapanwanit, Member of Parliament (MP) for Lopburi from the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) commented on reports listing her for the position of first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. 1 She said the name came from the media; she herself was unaware and no discussions have taken place about this.
When asked further, whether she would be ready to work if appointed, Mallika replied that if she were selected, she would be ready to work; if someone else got the position, she would congratulate them. When asked if it was because of her good relations with all parties, Mallika said it might be because she is older.