Two’ front-runners ‘ linked to Bhumjaithai
Focus has turned to the race for Senate Speaker now that the newly elected lawmakers have begun collecting their credentials and making their reports for service.
There is a lot of discussion about possible candidates for the position of future Senate Speaker. Three have emerged but way: ex-4th Army captain Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, ex-Buri Ram government Mongkol Surasajja and ex-career determine Boonsong Noisopon.
As a former judge, Mr Boonsong, 73, has a strong legal background. He previously served on the Election Commission (EC ) and as an adviser to the second deputy Senate speaker. Additionally, he was a previous Supreme Court judge and former head of the Court of Appeal Region 7.
Kriangkrai: Close relationships with Bhumjaithai
Of the three front-runners, Gen Kriangkrai and Mr Mongkol are said to have close ties with the coalition partner Bhumjaithai ( BJT) Party. Mr. Boonsong is said to be supported by a team of’independent senators’.
Gen Kriangkrai, who had the most votes in Group 1, is known to had close ties to Npn head and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Before he applied for a seat in the Senate, he served as Mr. Anutin’s general assistant.
The 61-year-old former army officer collaborated with Gens. Udomchai Thammasarorat and Wallop Raksanoh to lead peace deals in the deep north.
In the state of Buri Ram, Mr. Mongkol, 73, is alleged to have links to a effective” Ban Yai” political community. He submitted an application to the Buri Ram Senate.
Mr. Mongkol, a well-known internal standard, withdrew out of concern about a rift within the organization. He served in some important messages, including as the director-general of the Interior Ministry’s Department of Provincial Administration.
Mr. Mongkol refrained from commenting on rumors that he might be the novel Senate Speaker on Thursday. He claimed that he needed some time to get started in the congressional function. He added that talking about him being tipped for the article made him feel stressed out.
Sen. Chib Jitniyom, who was chosen from the large interaction group, stated on Thursday that the Senate Speaker and the delegates will face difficult job because they will have to deal with laws and regulations that will demand maintaining fairness.
A Senate Speaker with a solid legal qualifications can steer committee meetings and make a significant difference in the work of the Senate, he claimed.
” It will help a bit if the blog is filled by someone with a legal context because, without knowledge, legal issues may remain perplexing”, he said.
When questioned about the possible candidates for the position, he responded that it was too early to determine whether they were acceptable while acknowledging that his organization is considering a bid for a deputy position.
In response to reports that a group of 30 lawmakers are planning to compete for the position, several recently elected lawmakers on Thursday endorsed a request to have a female senator serve as one of the author’s deputies. Sen. Nantana Nantavaropas claimed that a group of senators with similar beliefs are forming within the Upper House.
It plans to hold talks about the vote of the speech, deputies and chairmen of the Senate committees, she said, adding these important positions may be allocated very among 20 senators ‘ groups to ensure job performance.
Sen. Nantana added that the group’s members are impartial and dedicated to advancing the women’s plan and have shared values and ideologies.
” We’ll discuss this matter within our party and consider probable, requirements and suitability. We’ll make a decision in line with the political process”, she said.
Sen. Nuannit Hongwiwat said she is prepared for the job and supported a suggestion that the key Senate positions may be given to female lawmakers on Thursday.
Six Surin lawmakers drove to the same vehicle to parliament yesterday to review for work.
They were greeted by BJT MPs Pakorn Mungcharoenporn and Sanong Thepaksornnarong.
On Wednesday, the EC announced the titles of the 200 senators-elect who were drawn from 20 professional organizations. The labels were also published in the same newspaper as the day.
Boonsong:’ Independent’ team backing