5 years of “Senator” working according to the constitution. both control the government, enact laws, follow through on reforms But we must keep an eye on repetition. In the period in which he will have to exercise his functions until there is a new group of senators.
5 years of “Senator” working according to the constitution. both control the government, enact laws, follow through on reforms But we must keep an eye on repetition. In the period in which he will have to exercise his functions until there is a new group of senators.
Key point :
- At midnight on May 10, NCPO senators will end their term. After remaining in office for 5 years
- 5 years of “Senator” working according to the constitution. both control the government, promulgate laws, follow up on reforms
- One clear result is that Amnat joined the vote for Prime Minister. In the past, having voted for 2 Prime Ministers, 1 was rejected.
- However, the duties of this group of “senators” will continue until there is a new “senator” to act.
agenda of “Senator.” Set 12 is considered “The deadline is over.” After having held the position for 5 years, on 10 May 2024, he will have to remain in service until “New Senator” will take office
For this 12th group of senators these are temporary provisions. of the 2017 Constitution, article 269, appointed by “National Council for Peace and Order” or the NCPO, so when the end of the term comes It’s the same for everyone. “Heir to the NCPO” In the role ofLegislative branch -control the government
However, when the Constitution provides that he will serve until there is a new senator, it means just that “Senate NCPO” Still capable of carrying out functions according to the powers specified in the 2017 Constitution, the main provisions of which are specified in every aspect.
this is Enact laws – inspect the government – work in the commission – approve independent organizations
Except for one thing: “Participate in the vote for Prime Minister” In a parliamentary session pursuant to Article 272 of the Constitution
For the past 5 years, from May 22, 2019 to April 9, 2024, he has exercised duties and powers prescribed by the Constitution by “Phonphet Wichitchonchai”, President of the Senate. Announced at the meeting on the last day of the session that The total duration of the meeting was 1,579 hours and 55 minutes.
The Senate, passing 53 bills, divided into 37 bills, agreed with the House of Representatives, and the Senate modified them. and deputies agreed on 10 bills. Senators and deputies agreed together through the commission established between the two Chambers, 4 bills were under consideration by the commission, 1 bill was missing and the emergency decree was approved in 14 editions
While the results of the government inspection by publishing a topic and general discussion, it was found that senators had asked 488 questions to the government over the past 5 years, but the response on this issue from the government was found “The minister responded very little to the senator’s questions.”
By the 12th SenateDiscussion of questionsWith a total of 167 verbal messages, the government managed to respond to 59 of them. The remaining 108 topics had to be dropped as per the rules.
There were a total of 721 questions in written form, divided into 170 questions that were asked for an answer during a meeting, 115 questions that were answered, 6 questions pending, 49 questions lost and 151 questions that were asked to respond in writing. Royal Gazette, 112 questions answered. Waiting for response to 19 topics, 20 topics lost.
Furthermore, there was only one government inspection through general discussion. “Government of Settha Thaweesin”
While the working role of the general committee of “Senator.” It turned out that there were work images focused on following the agency’s work. according to the national reform plan Preparation of reports for the study of social issues There are some places. “commissioner” Some faculties make an effort to monitor the administration. But the echo wasn’t strong enough to cause a change.
However, during 5 years of work “Senate NCPO” I still found stories of stains happening “High Council” Both the exercise of functions “Senator.” Some people involved in gray business or behavior not accepted by society until subjected to ethical investigation and asked questions about “Use your position to your advantage.”
But that’s the question Instead, they disappeared from society because the Senate did not fulfill its duty to police each other.
Relative content
It makes society wonder: Can the Senate inspect other people, people outside the organization. But why is the organization itself neutral?
In the role of the Senator who inspects and approves people in the “Director of the Independent Organization” It turned out that in the past 5 years there have been many nominations of people to the Senate for approval, of which only 24 were approved by the Senate, divided into: 7 judges of the Constitutional Court, 6 members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, 5 members of the Human Rights Commission, 2 members of the Election Commission, 2 members of the Ombudsman, 1 member of the State Audit Commission and 1 member of the Auditor General.
with the Senator’s past work in the political dimension The company clearly remembers is co-opting “Prime Minister”
Since the 2019 year of their functions, the Senate was found to have used this power to appoint two prime ministers, the first of which “General Prayut Chan-o-cha”
Prime Minister of the Palang Pracharat Party in 2019 and “Settha Thaweesin” Pheu Thai Party Prime Minister in 2024 and voted to overthrow 1 person: “Pitha Limjaroenrat” by the Move Forward Party in 2024
The first time we participated in the choice of the Prime Minister it was a reflection of the politics of “Connect the supply hose” The coup allowed them to remain in the Thai political system until the Senate was called the “coup troupe”. “NCPO Senators” and Senatore’s work agenda after The broader visions of society This is a protection mechanism. “The Organs of the Coup”
Both roles do not agree to resolve “Constitution 2017” Improve the rules to be fair to all parties. every group of society From the civil-political society sector Presenting 20 draft constitutional amendments to parliament, noting that only 1 draft concerning the modification of electoral rules was approved.
while 18 other drafts failed approval. Senate because the constitutional mechanism designed it “The senator’s voice.” There is a weight that indicates this “constitution” Which amendment will pass with the criteria? Must receive approval from no fewer than 1 in 3 senators.
While another concerns the design of the mechanism for drafting the Constitution. “Constitutional drafting assembly” (Constitutional Assembly) Instead it was suppressed in Parliament. Because the role of The senators, as supporters of the NCPO political faction, united in presenting an interpretation case to the Constitutional Court. It carries out the great dismantling of the Constitution: before starting the count you have to go through the process. “referendum”
with the role of “Senator.” who are seen as both defenders and support of the old electric poles making the scene of Thai politics “distorted” Therefore, there is an effort by the “new generation” to dismantle this mechanism. and proposed to use the unicameral system That is, there is only the “House of Representatives”
However, this problem is still just an idea waiting to be expanded upon. “referendum” Make a new constitution through public opinion and “New Series of Senators” This comes from choosing among yourselves. “Take it too.”
The role of “NCPO Senators.” Even though his mandate expired 5 years ago, today he still has the full powers provided by law and the Constitution “New Series of Senators” will come to perform official duties Therefore, it is interesting this What story will remain in the end?
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