Senator-elect no. 67, is likely to be executed after the Election Commission framed the rules with complications.

Selection process “A New Set of Senators” It's almost time to start counting after the May 10 expiration of the “incumbent senator” according to the constitution.

But before this process begins, the rules “Election Commission” (Election Commission) wrote and severely criticized it.

Recently, the Thai Journalists Association organized a Ratchadamnon forum on that day “Choose New Rules Who Wins and Who Loses?” Representatives of the concerned parties participate

On the platform, the main issue raised was the Election Commission's regulations regarding induction of 2024 members of the Senate (Senators). The echoes of the legal education sector reflect that the rules written by the Election Commission will be a notice-making issue. Senators Election Results As per the Election Commission calendar, when 2nd July is linked to the work process of the Election Commission, there may be problems in terms of work.

By Prof. Parinya Devanaruemitti Faculty of Law, Thammasat University He pointed to the fraught legal issue of electing senators from 20 committees divided into 3 tiers, including six where hundreds of votes are expected. Thousands of applicants. This can make getting to know each other difficult as the Election Commission has passed regulations that have come out with limited introductions. Published rules indicate that this is a problem, particularly in determining fines.

“I believe it will not be possible to announce the results on July 2 due to the complicated selection process and the Election Commission's regulations regarding self-introduction in selecting senators. This is considered a problem. And there are details that limit rights and freedoms beyond reason and can make the selection non-transparent. He observes that the Election Commission is not a legislative branch, specifying penalties for violations such as imprisonment, fines and disenfranchisement. This can be done according to the structure of the law which vests senators and not the authority of the Election Commission. Doing more than what is required by law and the Constitution,” Parinya said.

This is to eliminate problems affecting the announcement of Senate election results. “Professor Parinya” The Election Commission recommends amending the regulations which unduly restrict the rights of the candidates. and to determine the means by which candidates may get to know each other across districts, including specifying the details of making the examination transparent. By providing opportunities for public and media observation and inquiry

“What can be done immediately is that the Director should conduct the selection at each level, ie, disclose the audio and video recordings of each panel's selection at each level to ensure transparency. If the public is given an opportunity to investigate, it is hoped that transparency will emerge. But including allowing the audience and media to observe the selection. , the Elections Commission has not yet clarified this matter. Therefore, neither the provincial governor nor the district officials should consult with the journalists' association and establish clear guidelines on who can record the audio,” said Professor Parinya.

Despite the potentially problematic issues, the Election Commission cannot announce the results of selection of senators. “Degree” Point out that this is a clear violation of the law. Encouraging people to apply with property or promises to give is not campaigning for people to apply to be elected senators. Or is willing to emphasize that opening a website is a channel that encourages more people to apply, a channel that leads to independent decision-making without arrogance.

when “Ratchapong Jamjirasaikul” A representative from iLaw opened up the Senate67 website to provide a place to get to know and research potential Senate candidates, confirming that it's okay to campaign for candidates to vote. Regarding the Election Commission's rules in case the administrative court accepts the request to close the hazing channel due to inviting too many candidates. Prepare for a hearing on May 16 if the court rejects the request for self-introduction. iLaw should review and re-read the terms to see if there are still any issues.

“Introduction to applicant only. Encourage the process of advocacy together Also, the Election Commission does not have a platform to get to know each other. It is sure to create a stir. However, there are many applications. This is believed to make the fogging process difficult. Cross-examination makes it difficult to pick up. Because the crossover is random. If he wants to win, he needs to buy every group. So, it is difficult if there are more applicants. Therefore, it is not wrong to campaign for candidates to vote,” said the iLaw representative.

While in the concept of “saw” Term ends in 2 days. “Seeri Suwanpanon” See that the rules of the Election Commission are modest. And on some issues, there is no confidence in what the Election Commission has written. Therefore, we have framed the exception in reliance on the Election Commission's regulations relating to the selection of senators. 2024, Section 5, the Chairman of the Election Commission shall act in accordance with the regulations. But the second paragraph provides that in any case where there is an unspecified or compelling reason, the Election Commission may exempt or relax compliance with the regulations.

As for the way the Election Commission has written the boxes, Seery sees them being used as a solution when there is a real problem. However, in electing senators it determines the date of announcement of the results with a preliminary date of July 2. Like MPs, the Election Commission may have the option of announcing it first, but in cases where the process is unfair, unfair and clearly violates the law, the Election Commission will be held responsible.

From a hazing point of view “free” Chances are, but assume they aren't all. It may be available only to certain political parties. A group of candidates with common interests come together and vote in groups. However, there is still a debate. The idea of ​​electing someone else with the mechanism of mobilizing people to help the party may cause a problem, i.e., many scores will be the same. But the solution is to have a statutory lottery.

“Clustering for the purpose of influencing the selection of senators. It can result in unfair or fair selection. And it can become a condition of selecting senators. It is unfair and impartial and makes my generation of senators live longer. I don't want to happen. Because we are here for a long time. New generation of senators. “We have to work for the country. We don't want to stay for too long. New people have to come to keep the country calm and orderly,” Cheri said.

Aucharn Parinya asked at the end of the stage “A. Will someone submit an explanation of the power of senators to vote for the Prime Minister when the old senators are acting, or submit an explanation, including the statutory powers of existing senators, said it is just talk. I can't see myself, however, the power and duties are gone, that is, if the new senator is unable to perform his duties, as the case may be, he considers that he should not seek them.