Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 As the curtain falls on Thailand's current Senate class, numbering 250 senators, the Southeast Asian nation prepares to usher in a new era of electoral reconfiguration. The revised constitutional rules aim to typically reposition the Senate's role, thus abolishing their reach in the selection of the country's prime minister. This significant constitutional alteration comes after a period that witnessed the senators log in over 1,579 hours in deliberations over five years, passed an assortment of legislative resolutions but displayed noticeable restraint towards constitutional amendments, greenlighting a solitary proposal out of twenty that came their way. The outgoing class of senators left an indelible mark on Thailand's political fabric. They were instrumental in conferring their support to former Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha in 2019 and later to Srettha Thavisin in 2022. Their voting patterns were characteristic of their conservative disposition, particularly noticeable in their preference to oppose changes to the contentious lese majeste law. A chunk of senators argued that this refusal was intrinsically tied to the nation's high regard for its royal traditions. Beyond their legislative mandate, the outgoing Senate was actively involved in governmental oversight, posing 588 separate queries to the government. However, a significant number of these queries fell on deaf ears, receiving no response. This Senate bloc also played a pivotal role in designating officials for seven independent agencies, spotlighting the necessity of wide-ranging Senate approval for each nominee. With the upcoming Senate elections on the horizon, the race has begun with candidates starting their registration processes. The polls, organised in a three-step process—district, provincial, and national—will determine the 200 senators that will comprise different professional groups. Observers see these forthcoming elections as a fundamental stride towards fortifying Thailand's democratic fabric, hinting at a more engaged approach to the nation's governance. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Microsoft Bing -- 2024-05-13 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 4 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: However, a significant number of these queries fell on deaf ears, receiving no response. right... until it is time to re-elect probated taxsin once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I wonder how much money they will promise the commoner voters if they vote for them. "Vote for me and my party!!! 20K per adult vote if you elect us into office!!!" Oh! We've seen this rodeo before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: after a period that witnessed the senators log in over 1,579 hours in deliberations over five years They were not deliberating. They were haggling over the percentages. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Ah....here comes the house speaker ' Make way at the trough , make way at the trough ' 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Denim said: Ah....here comes the house speaker ' Make way at the trough , make way at the trough ' IOW Put your large brown envelopes intended for me in the trough! Edited May 13 by scottiejohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: They were instrumental in conferring their support to former Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha in 2019 Hand picked by the man himself to protect his term in office 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: With the upcoming Senate elections on the horizon, Selections 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tubber Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 14 hours ago, connda said: I wonder how much money they will promise the commoner voters if they vote for them. "Vote for me and my party!!! 20K per adult vote if you elect us into office!!!" Oh! We've seen this rodeo before. I don't believe the commoner voters can vote for them. Only the other candidates that have registered? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) 25 minutes ago, tubber said: I don't believe the commoner voters can vote for them. Only the other candidates that have registered? I agree, this system is very similar to the old UK feudal system. They can only register if they satisfy specific criteria such as wealth and influence which depends on maintaining the status quo Edited May 14 by RobU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Observers see these forthcoming elections as a fundamental stride towards fortifying Thailand's democratic fabric, hinting at a more engaged approach to the nation's governance. Meanwhile on planet earth, observers, Thai and foreign, recognise a stitch up by those born to rule when they see one! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted May 14 Popular Post Share Posted May 14 Thailand is not electing a new senate. Looking at the headline you would think it's a national election. It's not but it should be. A select few are being selected. Of course 50 of Prayuts lackeys remain. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newbee2022 Posted May 14 Popular Post Share Posted May 14 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: As the curtain falls on Thailand's current Senate class, numbering 250 senators, the Southeast Asian nation prepares to usher in a new era of electoral reconfiguration. The revised constitutional rules aim to typically reposition the Senate's role, thus abolishing their reach in the selection of the country's prime minister. This significant constitutional alteration comes after a period that witnessed the senators log in over 1,579 hours in deliberations over five years, passed an assortment of legislative resolutions but displayed noticeable restraint towards constitutional amendments, greenlighting a solitary proposal out of twenty that came their way. The outgoing class of senators left an indelible mark on Thailand's political fabric. They were instrumental in conferring their support to former Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha in 2019 and later to Srettha Thavisin in 2022. Their voting patterns were characteristic of their conservative disposition, particularly noticeable in their preference to oppose changes to the contentious lese majeste law. A chunk of senators argued that this refusal was intrinsically tied to the nation's high regard for its royal traditions. Beyond their legislative mandate, the outgoing Senate was actively involved in governmental oversight, posing 588 separate queries to the government. However, a significant number of these queries fell on deaf ears, receiving no response. This Senate bloc also played a pivotal role in designating officials for seven independent agencies, spotlighting the necessity of wide-ranging Senate approval for each nominee. With the upcoming Senate elections on the horizon, the race has begun with candidates starting their registration processes. The polls, organised in a three-step process—district, provincial, and national—will determine the 200 senators that will comprise different professional groups. Observers see these forthcoming elections as a fundamental stride towards fortifying Thailand's democratic fabric, hinting at a more engaged approach to the nation's governance. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Microsoft Bing -- 2024-05-13 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Those who got a seat already will do everything to keep it. And those who want to sit next in the senate would do everything to get it. So it will be a competition in bribery, fake information , cheating and lying. Where's the change?🙏 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted May 14 Popular Post Share Posted May 14 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Observers see these forthcoming elections as a fundamental stride towards fortifying Thailand's democratic fabric, Bullsht. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I read a couple of articles about the new senate. But until now I didn't read who made up these utterly stupid rules. The candidates are not allowed to inform the public who they are. Only senate candidates vote for senate candidates, etc. Who made these rules? To me it looks like whoever made the rules didn't want that anybody is informed what is going on, and they surely didn't want that the senate represents the people. Who made the rules and how is it possible that nobody complained loud enough? TiT. Just worse than normal. And that means a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 17 hours ago, connda said: I wonder how much money they will promise the commoner voters if they vote for them. "common voters" have no vote. Any monetary negotiations will occur during a "de-selection" process that replaces public voting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 20 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: I read a couple of articles about the new senate. But until now I didn't read who made up these utterly stupid rules. The candidates are not allowed to inform the public who they are. Only senate candidates vote for senate candidates, etc. Who made these rules? To me it looks like whoever made the rules didn't want that anybody is informed what is going on, and they surely didn't want that the senate represents the people. Who made the rules and how is it possible that nobody complained loud enough? TiT. Just worse than normal. And that means a lot. The post-dictator rules for change are the ruling class's rules for no-change. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 19 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Who made these rules? The 2019 Constitution written by the junta government under NCPO Chief Gen. Prayut. Included are 50 senatorial positions not subject to change. Unless the Constitution can be amended with majority of current senators to provide for direct public voting, the Thavisin government cannot alter the manner of replacement of 200 junta-appointed senators, ie., by public elections. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 2 hours ago, Srikcir said: The 2019 Constitution written by the junta government under NCPO Chief Gen. Prayut. Included are 50 senatorial positions not subject to change. Unless the Constitution can be amended with majority of current senators to provide for direct public voting, the Thavisin government cannot alter the manner of replacement of 200 junta-appointed senators, ie., by public elections. Thanks, does that mean the military made 10 years or so ago the rules how the senators will be elected now? Maybe that is the case, I don't know, and I would like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 45 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: does that mean the military made 10 years or so ago the rules how the senators will be elected now? In short, yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 8 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: I read a couple of articles about the new senate. But until now I didn't read who made up these utterly stupid rules. The candidates are not allowed to inform the public who they are. Only senate candidates vote for senate candidates, etc. Who made these rules? To me it looks like whoever made the rules didn't want that anybody is informed what is going on, and they surely didn't want that the senate represents the people. Who made the rules and how is it possible that nobody complained loud enough? TiT. Just worse than normal. And that means a lot. Well, you know why nobody is complaining. Do you want to end up in jail ?😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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