Election Commission, The Election Commission advises those interested in applying for Senate to study the qualifications. Violating the application is punishable. The Election Commission Office (EC) distributes press release documents to those interested and wishing to run for election as members of the Senate (Senators). Prepare to check qualifications and prohibited characteristics in applying. After the Cabinet resolved to propose a draft Royal Decree to select senators. The applicant must have the qualifications, namely, have Thai nationality by birth. Age not less than 40 years on the date of application for selection, have knowledge and expertise. and experience or have worked in the applied field for not less than 10 years Applicants must have at least one of the characteristics That is, a person who was born in the district in which he applied to be elected. Has had his name listed in the house registration in the district in which he applied for selection for a consecutive period of not less than 2 years, up to the date of application for selection. Have worked in the district in which you applied for selection for a consecutive period of not less than 2 years, up to the date of application for selection. Have you ever worked or had your name listed in the house registration in the district in which you applied to be selected? As the case may be, for a consecutive period of not less than 2 years. Have studied in an educational institution located in the district in which you applied for selection for a consecutive period of not less than 2 academic years. And the applicant must not have prohibited characteristics according to Section 14 of the Organic Act on the Acquisition of Senators, B.E. 2018. If anyone violates this Already know that There is no right to apply for selection. Whatever the reason Must be punished with imprisonment from 1 - 10 years and a fine from 20,000 - 200,000 baht, and the court will order the revocation of the person's voting rights for a period of 20 years. In addition, any one who certifies or is a witness who signs to certify documents or evidence used in support of the application false Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. and have the court order the revocation of that person's voting rights for a period of 5 years. Those who are interested and wish to run for election as senators Information can be requested at the Provincial Election Commission offices in every province. And you can study additional details from the Organic Act on the Acquisition of Senators, B.E. 2018 and the Election Commission Regulations on the Selection of Senators, B.E. 2024. Source: Thai News Agency
