The Act on the Origin and Powers of Senators under Constitution B.E. 2560

Abstract

This article on the Law on Senators under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 aims to provide knowledge and understanding about the origin, duties and powers of Senators. From knowledge about the Thai parliamentary democracy system of government, regarding the powers and duties of the senators, Thailand uses a parliamentary democracy system of government with the King as the head of state. Since 1932, it has been divided into the legislative, executive and judicial branches Citizens have the right to elect their representatives to become members of parliament. Members of parliament consist of members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate.

They have legislative duties and powers. It was found that: 1) The two hundred members of the Senate are selected from individuals with knowledge, expertise, experience, and a variety of professions or those with mutual benefits. It oversees the administration of the country, including the approval of individuals to hold important government positions. This system is designed to ensure that policies and laws that are enacted are thorough and of maximum benefit to society as a whole. To produce a representative of the Thai people at the national level, but the people have no part in the election. 2) It has the duty and power to give advice and consent to the enactment of the Organic Act and the Act on the Inspection of the Administration of the Executive, and to give its approval to be a member of the board of independent organizations or other organizations as prescribed by law. The Senate under the 2017 Constitution was established to maintain political stability and scrutinize the administration of the country, with a role in screening laws and balancing the power of the House of Representatives.