“Senators as Democratic Partners: A Discussion Hosted by Pridi Banomyong Institute and Chulalongkorn University”

2023-05-11 11:36:26

‘Khamnoon’ has tried all of them, believing that having a senator is better than none, answering the question ‘This is the end, Section 272’, disagreed with giving power. The senators voted to choose the prime minister, saying MPs can turn off the switch. Just add up to 376 sounds.

At 1:00 p.m. on May 11 at the Smart Classroom, 7th floor, Kasem Uthityanin Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University. Party for a Democratic Constitution democratic peace group social research institute Chulalongkorn University and Pridi Banomyong Institute held a discussion on the topic “Senators as Democratic Partners”

Then, at 1:10 p.m., enter the discussion by Dr. Satit Limpongpan. Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and the chairman of the committee to drive economic reform in the country National Steering Council, Mr. Kamnoon Sitthisamarn, former member of the National Reform Council and member of the National Legislative Assembly, Mr. Kittisak Ratanawaraha, former member of the National Legislative Assembly and chairman of the Northern Farmer Network, Mr. Chalermchai Fuangkon, former member of the National Reform Council and the former governor of Uttaradit Province and Mr. Montien Boontan, a former member of the National Legislative Assembly. and the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Moderated by Dr. Ekapun Pinthawanich and Ms. Nattha Mahattana or Bow.

When the MC asked regarding his attitude regarding the role of the Senate in promoting democracy

In one episode, Mr. Kamnoon Sitthisamarn stated the reason that Why Thailand should have a second parliament from the criticism over the past 4 years, dislike the 250 senators appointed by Later, the NCPO went too far in saying that there was no need for senators and went on to design a unicameral constitution. Everything is centered in the House of Representatives. He would like to tell regarding it in an academic way. How to get the 2nd council to perform well? The ‘source’ must be different from the 1st council, which was appointed in the past.

appointed by the Prime Minister In some cases, if you are old enough to keep up with the events of 1996-1997, the constitutional mechanism designed even if the Prime Minister Is the one who appoints the senator, he gives 6 years, but MPs give 4 years, sometimes dissolving the parliament first. Did a great job at that time. because there is no need to follow the authority because the authority that appointed him has lost his power. That’s why I believe that having a senator is better than not having one. which source should be? We have tried almost every system, including appointments, all elections with different systems than electing MPs and a mixed system.

“Personally, I like the constitutional electoral system. 40 is a good idea. The third system is constitutional 50, which is half nomination. and elect representatives of the provinces for the other half The last is according to the constitution, 60 according to the permanent chapter that has not yet been applied. That is, they will choose among themselves within 20 groups, 3 levels, or choose across groups. Which I’m still confused regarding. In total, there are regarding 200 people left, and then the NCPO has stabbed 50 people. How will the next set of senators come from? This is the overall picture. The mission is different from the 1st council, so the origin must be different. But that doesn’t mean it has to come from appointment or selection alone. Election can be But it must be different from the 1st council. Mr. Kamnoon

Mr. Kamnoon said that in the end, the society was suspicious. And they were most condemned, insulted, insulted, was the power to choose the prime minister. according to the transitional provisions in section 272

“Ask my opinion. This power should not be given to senators. I am one of many who agree with the constitutional amendment bill that has cut off the power of senators since 2021 and has been proposed 2-3 rounds. I agree with everyone. times but unsuccessful Before that, I agreed that there should be For the following reasons Is the crisis of the country that has been in conflict since late 2005 – 2006, through 2 coups, through the assembly of all parties for a long time Coincidentally, in the latest coup or before that There are more voices. To eliminate all causes of the crisis ‘Need to reform the country’ to reduce inequality for all parties to really benefit. Therefore, the 60th constitution that we use has provisions on national reform.

You can call it the inheritance of power. But those who are thinking read this story, they see that In the first five-year transitional period, we will need to take extra measures to make the planned reforms work. Another thing is the plan practitioner. The Chief Executive (Prime Minister) therefore asked the question Prime Minister should Should have knowledge and understanding of country reform or not. But bringing this issue as an additional question in the referendum on 7 August 2016 shows that The power to choose the prime minister given to senators is not a generalization. not a characteristic But he saw it as a special situation. is a transitional period He then asked the referendum question as an additional question. which did not write ‘He saw that it was appropriate to give Does the senator come to elect the Prime Minister or not? ‘Do you agree that so that the country’s reforms will continue according to the national strategic plan It should be specified in the transitional chapter that during the first 5 years, the joint meeting of the National Assembly as the prime minister’s consideration, it can be seen that there are conditions Let the reforms of the country go forward.

“That day, the day of the election of the Prime Minister. At the parliamentary meeting in 2019, I elected General Prayut Chan-o-cha before that, he had a general debate. I debate for this reason. is to see that reforming the country if going forward should let the person he lived before can continue to live with the country’s reform plan One of the reasons I see this provision (the senator elects the prime minister) is no longer necessary from 2021. With all due respect. I was quite disappointed in many things. ‘Police reform’ that I have been working on since the beginning. Therefore, when someone proposed to cut this section out. So I think it’s worth it.” Mr. Khamnoon said

Mr. Kamnoon continued that no matter who became Prime Minister The country’s reforms are already moving forward according to the system. It may be successful or not.

“It must end here. when we arrived today In fact, there is only one year left of this provision. Don’t do anything and it’s over. When society talks regarding turning off the switch Senator, I would like to say that this MPs can switch off the senators. If 500 MPs from the entire House of Representatives collectively get 376 people, who will you choose as Prime Minister, us 5? Getting 376 might not be easy. But if you decide to vote for the prime minister candidate who received a majority in the House of Commons and then went to act in the opposition This is the most important point. in making the country move forward

I would like to say that turning off the switch senators can’t do it. There is no need to amend the constitution at all.” Mr. Kamnoon

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