Pharadorn-Sophon Dodge Questions About Parliamentary Speaker Position

On February 17, 2024, at Government House, Pharadorn Prisananantakul, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, playfully dodged questions about potentially becoming Parliamentary Speaker. When asked about his preference between being a minister or speaker, he briefly smiled and said, 'Can do everything.' Sophon Saram, Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader, similarly deflected rumors, stating that news reports are just speculation. He emphasized the need to wait for Election Commission (EC) certification of representatives before discussing any positions. When asked about his readiness to become Parliamentary Speaker, Sophon joked that he doesn't do anything casually and would approach any role fully committed.