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The thai parliament
Democracy Parliament is an important legislative body by enacting legislation. To administer the mainland To oversee the administration of the government in accordance with the policy announced to the council. The form of the Thai Parliament since the rule of law since 1932, it appears that the constituent elements of the Parliament depend on the form of Parliament to be a single parliament or two. Including the origin of parliamentarians. Authority, Responsibility and Independence of Parliament This will enable Parliament to become a functioning executive body
Thailand, we have already used the two systems of Parliament, one parliamentary system. And two parliamentary congressional systems Each system has different characteristics and limitations
1. Congressional parliament The key characteristics of a single congressional assembly are: There is only one legislative member, such as the National Legislative Assembly. But the only one in Thailand is a separate one
1.1 A single council consisting of two types of members and two types of members is Members who are directly elected. And the members of the nomination. As can be seen from the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand in 1932
1.2 A single council consisting of only one member. There are only members who are appointed, such as the National Legislative Assembly established in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand BE 2515
2. Second parliament The nature of the two-chamber parliament consists of two types of members, members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate or members of the House of Representatives. Member of the House of Representatives from the election The senator from the appointment
Thailand, we have already used the two systems of Parliament, one parliamentary system. And two parliamentary congressional systems Each system has different characteristics and limitations
1. Congressional parliament The key characteristics of a single congressional assembly are: There is only one legislative member, such as the National Legislative Assembly. But the only one in Thailand is a separate one
1.1 A single council consisting of two types of members and two types of members is Members who are directly elected. And the members of the nomination. As can be seen from the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand in 1932
1.2 A single council consisting of only one member. There are only members who are appointed, such as the National Legislative Assembly established in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand BE 2515
2. Second parliament The nature of the two-chamber parliament consists of two types of members, members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate or members of the House of Representatives. Member of the House of Representatives from the election The senator from the appointment
Historical Background
The Thai parliament developed from the Council of State (Council of State) Or the Council of State. And Privy Council (Privy Council) This is the council of counsel that has since come. The reign of King Rama V Chulachomklao
After the change of administration in the year. 2475 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand BE 2475 stipulates that the House of Representatives is composed of two members (each of them having the same number). appointment This is so that the members who come from the appointment. (Type 2 member) is available to help moderator members (category 1 members) to work. Most beneficial to the people The reason that Mr. Pridi Banomyong told the House of Representatives that one episode
“... we need to have half-type members in order to help the people in their new constitutional situation. We already know that. There are a number of people. So many have not been educated enough. To manage their own interests. If you do not let the people choose the representatives themselves. At this time The consequences will fall on the people who will apply to become representatives. May be someone with power. In the estate of the people The pledge that if the people have enough education. I am willing to let the people rule over themselves. It is not necessary to have a second type of membership, so it is important to understand that Type 2 members serve as mentors to support the work of the constitution and to protect the true interests. ...”
From this purpose or intent, it is considered that the "Senate" or the Council made. The scrutiny of the House of Representatives has taken place on behalf of the second category of members of the House of Representatives. In 1932, thereafter, 2489 has amended the constitution to suit the situation in the country. The Congress has been transformed into a "twin council" or "two-chamber system", namely the House of Representatives and the House of Commons, which was formed to act as a council of vigil. Or the screening council. Waiting for the Legislative Assembly to act too quickly. Until lack of discretion This is the power of the second member of the House of Representatives
The members of the House of Commons, under the provisions of the Constitution of 1946, were elected (indirectly) qualified higher than the members of the House of Representatives, both qualification and seniority, namely Must be not less than 40 years old, have a minimum of bachelor's degree or equivalent, not less than 5 years or have served less than the head of the department. Or equivalent or have been a member of the House of Representatives The term of office is 6 years, with the first term at the end of 3 years. By lottery and outgoing are eligible. Re-election
However, the Constitution was soon repealed and the Constitution was repealed. The next edition was the 1947 edition. The Parliament still had two constituencies: the House of Representatives and the Senate. (Not the name "Pavilion") Senator from the appointment of the remaining authority is the Senate scrutiny
The "Senate" that members come from appointing. It was not until the great political reforms of 1997 that the 1997 Constitution established many new principles, for example, that more people were involved in politics. Many independent organizations are mandated. To monitor the use of state power. Specify the holder. Political positions and senior officials may be withdrawn from office, including changes in the source and composition of parliamentarians. The Senate is qualified by direct election. Without any campaign and no 200 political parties, the Constitution requires the Senate to have more power. From the former, the important duty is to select the people to hold the office. Positions in independent organizations and key organizations, including the power to remove the offender as required by law
The political reform bill, which has been in force for almost ten years, was abolished by the abolitionists, citing several important issues, such as several independent organizations interfering, members of the House of Commons having close relatives. It does not meet the intentions set
The new Constitution in 2007, known as the "Referendum Constitution", has been amended in many parts, such as the House of Representatives. Composed of members There are 480 people from the election, 400 from the democratically elected, and the other 80 from the electoral constituencies, divided into eight provinces. (This proportion. Changed again in 2011 by the Constitution. Revised version It is mandated that the council Representatives consist of 500 members from 375 electoral constituencies (one per district) and 125 electoral members)
The Senate has 150 people elected from one province. Recruiting people with knowledge Expertise And experience from all professional groups by the Senate Selection Committee. Composed of the President of the Constitutional Court Election president President Ombudsman Chairman of the defense And suppress the corruption of the nation Chairman of the Audit Commission Judge in the Supreme Court held The position is not lower than the judge. The Supreme Court at the Supreme Court and one of the judges in the Supreme Administrative Court. A large number of judicial delegates in the Supreme Administrative Court Will recruit senators from List of persons nominated by professional organizations from the list nominated by the Election Commission
The Constitution provides the Senate members with a wide range of qualified members. And most neutral Must be 40 years of age or older to complete a bachelor's degree and must not be involved (not as a spouse, spouse or child) with the Member of the House of Representatives. Or a political positioner, and must neither be or have been a political party holder. In the case of a former holder. The position Must have been out of the position for more than 5 years to the application date. Or date of nomination
The Senate holds a six-year term at the end of the Senate term. The election will be re-elected within 30 days of the nomination. Will have to recruit new To complete within 60 days, the Senate can not hold more than one consecutive term. A senator who has less than 2 years to serve will be a minister or a non-political positioner
n the initial stage, the 2007 Constitution established the term of office of the members. The Senate from the nomination (first batch) for a 3-year term can be recruited for membership. The senate got another
However, the Constitution was soon repealed and the Constitution was repealed. The next edition was the 1947 edition. The Parliament still had two constituencies: the House of Representatives and the Senate. (Not the name "Pavilion") Senator from the appointment of the remaining authority is the Senate scrutiny
The "Senate" that members come from appointing. It was not until the great political reforms of 1997 that the 1997 Constitution established many new principles, for example, that more people were involved in politics. Many independent organizations are mandated. To monitor the use of state power. Specify the holder. Political positions and senior officials may be withdrawn from office, including changes in the source and composition of parliamentarians. The Senate is qualified by direct election. Without any campaign and no 200 political parties, the Constitution requires the Senate to have more power. From the former, the important duty is to select the people to hold the office. Positions in independent organizations and key organizations, including the power to remove the offender as required by law
The political reform bill, which has been in force for almost ten years, was abolished by the abolitionists, citing several important issues, such as several independent organizations interfering, members of the House of Commons having close relatives. It does not meet the intentions set
The new Constitution in 2007, known as the "Referendum Constitution", has been amended in many parts, such as the House of Representatives. Composed of members There are 480 people from the election, 400 from the democratically elected, and the other 80 from the electoral constituencies, divided into eight provinces. (This proportion. Changed again in 2011 by the Constitution. Revised version It is mandated that the council Representatives consist of 500 members from 375 electoral constituencies (one per district) and 125 electoral members)
The Senate has 150 people elected from one province. Recruiting people with knowledge Expertise And experience from all professional groups by the Senate Selection Committee. Composed of the President of the Constitutional Court Election president President Ombudsman Chairman of the defense And suppress the corruption of the nation Chairman of the Audit Commission Judge in the Supreme Court held The position is not lower than the judge. The Supreme Court at the Supreme Court and one of the judges in the Supreme Administrative Court. A large number of judicial delegates in the Supreme Administrative Court Will recruit senators from List of persons nominated by professional organizations from the list nominated by the Election Commission
The Constitution provides the Senate members with a wide range of qualified members. And most neutral Must be 40 years of age or older to complete a bachelor's degree and must not be involved (not as a spouse, spouse or child) with the Member of the House of Representatives. Or a political positioner, and must neither be or have been a political party holder. In the case of a former holder. The position Must have been out of the position for more than 5 years to the application date. Or date of nomination
The Senate holds a six-year term at the end of the Senate term. The election will be re-elected within 30 days of the nomination. Will have to recruit new To complete within 60 days, the Senate can not hold more than one consecutive term. A senator who has less than 2 years to serve will be a minister or a non-political positioner
n the initial stage, the 2007 Constitution established the term of office of the members. The Senate from the nomination (first batch) for a 3-year term can be recruited for membership. The senate got another
Roles, Powers and Duties
Authority of the Senate in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand BE 2550 Classified as 6 things
๑. Scrutinize the law
๒. Control the administration
๓. Approve for important matters
๔. Consider a person to hold a position
๕. Remove person from position
๖. Other powers