Among the legislators- vote are those linked to Bhumjaithai
PUBLISHED: 27 Jun 2024 at 10: 32
The Senate vote concluded earlier Thursday night, resulting in 200 senators- vote, including those linked to the Bhumjaithai Party. Importantly, former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat was not among them.
The extensive vote counting process continued until 4:30 am on Wednesday, with the final inter-group vote beginning at 8 pm. The listing of 200 senators- choose and 100 prospective substitutes was finally released.
Nipon Ekwanit, a former Phuket MP member from the Bhumjaithai Party, Pibul-at-Haruehanprakan, a former consultant to a previous hospitality and sports minister, and Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul, a former health minister under the leadership of Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, were among the electorates. Former 4th Army captain general Kriangkrai Srirak, who served as Interior Minister Anutin’s chief consultant, was a senator-elect as well.
Another senators- elect included animal rights activist , Angkhana Neelaphaijit, Chulalongkorn University economics professor Lae Dilokvidhyarat, past Ang Thong government Weerasak Wichitsaengsri, ex- Si Sa Ket government Thawat Suraban, and Mongkol Surasajja, who served as director- general of the Department of Provincial Administration.
Only a select few legal business representatives, according to Ms. Angkana, were elected.
Former prime minister Somchai, a stepson- in- laws of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was not among the elected. Some political observers had anticipated that he would become the speech of the Senate.
The new Senate will have 200 representatives from 20 different industries, replacing the 250 coup-appointed lawmakers whose terms ended on May 10 and whose terms ended.
Unlike their predecessors, new lawmakers will not be empowered to appoint a prime minister. They may participate in the passage of laws and constitutional modifications. They will also be in charge of appointing independent organizations and monitoring the senior government’s performance.
On Wednesday, former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat will attend the polling place.