Success! Senate approves the establishment of a committee to investigate the selection of new senators.

Parliament, Success! The Senate approves the establishment of a committee to study and inspect the selection of 21 new senators, 14 insiders and 7 outsiders. "Senator Somchai" insists on doing his duty until the last second without delay. Thank you for the voices of both agreement and dissent. Senate meeting, agenda to consider the motion to establish a special committee to study and inspect the selection of senators proposed by Mr. Somchai Saengkaew, in which the meeting voted 101 in favor, 10 against, 17 abstained, and none voted, meaning that the meeting agreed to establish the said committee with 21 members. Among these members were interesting names of insiders or senators such as Mr. Kitti Wasinon, Mr. Direkrit Jenkongtham, Mr. Prapan Khunmee, Admiral Phajun Tamprateep, Mr. Wallop Tangkhananuwat, Police Lieutenant General Sanit Mahathaworn, General Somjet Boonthanom, Mr. Somchai Saengkaew, Mr. Surachai Liangboonlertchai, and General Akanit Muensawat. As for the proportion of outsiders with qualificati ons, there were 7 people: Mr. Kamsan Phokong, Mr. Chet Tonawanik, and Mr. Chanchai Issarasenarak. Pol. Gen. Panya Mamen, Mr. Somkid Lertpaitoon, Pol. Col. Dr. Phetthai Tapmongkol, and Mr. Pichai Chinchaipong, who previously proposed the establishment of a 23-person committee, but had to waive the meeting regulations that required a vote, because members had already left the meeting room, so the number had to be reduced so that there would be no need for a vote. This group will have a working period of 30 days. Mr. Somchai concluded before the vote that he confirmed that he would perform his duties until the last second. If it was beneficial to the country, he believed that all senators would definitely do so. He did not intend to prolong his duties as alleged. Throughout the 5-year period, he performed his duties completely and in accordance with the constitution. In particular, he performed his duties by pointing out the differences between the cabinet having a caretaker duty but not being able to approve a ppointments or be bound by the approval of the national budget. This is different from the Senate and independent organizations that must continue to perform their duties. According to the constitution, they can perform their duties completely. He thanked the members who agreed, but disagreeing is normal. He confirmed that there was no purpose to prolong or continue if the Election Commission, which is an independent organization under the constitution, believes that the election was honest and fair. He should proceed according to his power and duty. As for the special committee, it performed its duty to present academic opinions and issues within the 30-day framework. We will proceed and believe that it will be beneficial to the EC and other related agencies, including if we want to adjust laws and regulations in the future. 'Legal perspectives may differ, but don't worry, no member will make a mistake. The committee that will be set up will be mature senators. The rest will be advisors to the committee. No one will go astray and make their own assumptions. The committee and members who applied to be committee members are the ones who drafted the constitution and are primary lawyers. In Thailand, there will be no action to make everyone fall into the trap of the law. Especially when the term is about to expire, we must be extremely careful,' said Mr. Somchai. Previously, the Senate was allowed to debate widely, with most of them supporting the motion, but some did not support it. Senator Mr. On Kajkratok debated in support that he had a complaint from a Senate candidate who could be named because he was ready to be a witness, namely Mr. Songphop Jinapeng, who said that on the election day of June 26 at 5:00 a.m., there were buses and vans that dropped off people who were going to vote at the national level at Muang Thong Thani, which was the starting point of collusion and taking advantage of others. There was also information from EC officials and candidates who talked to other candidates on the day of the nat ional election and offered 50,000 baht to vote for him. He was ready to submit the details to the committee that was set up to investigate. Mr. Direkrit Jenkongtham, Senator, discussed and noted that the announcement of the approval of the new Senate could not be made because there were many problems, such as not being honest, fair, and unfair to all parties, with some people being advantaged and disadvantaged. We want Senators who are politically neutral. Therefore, we should give the current Senate an opportunity to study the problems that have arisen. Because if we wait for a new Senate to study the election process, the results will likely not be clear because no one will criticize their backgrounds, and the results of the study will not be comprehensive and neutral. Pol. Lt. Gen. Sanit Mahathaworn, Senator, questioned whether the selection of Senators this time was honest and fair. He wanted everyone to do their duty well. He also saw that Thailand likes to follow other countries that use the Senator s election system. Reporters reported that during the meeting, Mr. Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, President of the Senate, warned the debate of the senators who referred to outsiders and asked them to be careful in their debate so as not to affect the people who were doing their jobs. In addition, he did not allow the use of media to support the debate of the motion proposers. Source: Thai News Agency