Despite push for a policy amendment, Monkol is silent.
PUBLISHED: 28 Jul 2024 at 05: 14
Mongkol Surasajja, the newly elected speech of the Senate, and his two deputies took the oath of office on Saturday, with the speaker keeping a tight-lipped about his place on the legislative drive for a constitutional amendment.
During a meeting held in parliament on Saturday, Mr. Mongkol and his representatives, Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak and Boonsong Noisophon, received a royal command publicly announcing their appointment.
Lawmakers and high-ranking officers were present to get the royal order, which was conveyed to the meeting by Natjaree Anantasilp, the government secretary-general.
Ms Natjaree read the order proclaiming Mr Mongkol, a former Buri Ram governor, as the new Senate speech, Gen Kriangkrai, a former adviser to Bhumjaithai Party chief Anutin Charnvirakul, as the first lieutenant speaker, and Mr Boonsong, a previous election commissioner, as the next lieutenant speech. The speech and his deputies have actually begun their duties at the swearing-in, which marks the conclusion of the hiring process.
Last year, Mr Mongkol was elected by other legislators to be speech with 159 of 200 seats. Gen Kriangkrai received 150 seats, and Mr Boonsong received 167 seats. The senate votes followed the three-tier, in- and inter-professional votes conducted at the area, municipal, and national amounts on different times.
The so-called “blue” union, a reference to Bhumjaithai, is said to be the largest of the three parties in the fresh Upper House. The red camp, which is thought to be the ruling Pheu Thai Party, has close ties to the main opposition Move Forward Party ( MFP), and some other senators are thought to have strong ties to the orange group.
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, gave the election results last week to His Majesty the King for royal approval.
After the ceremony on Saturday, Mr. Mongkol said he was powerless to stop people from speculating about any lawmakers ‘ political connections or social connections. He has met many people and served his entire career in the legal services. It would be false to say he is always close to or is not familiar with everyone.
” However, when it comes to congressional work, it’s a whole different story. The work must be performed in conformance with ethics, the rules, and custom”, the new Senate loudspeaker said.
He said he and his representatives have vowed to protect and maintain the society, religion, and the king. Mr Mongkol, however, declined to comment on how he intends to handle the legal article problem, which is being pushed by some politicians.