Legitimacy in obtaining senators according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560

Abstract

The objectives of the research 1) to study the obtaining of senators as provided for in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560. 2) to study the suitability of the duties and powers of the Senate as provided for in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560. 3) to analyze the legitimacy of the obtaining of senators according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560. The research method is a documentary research by studying the constitution, organic laws, acts and related laws as well as textbooks, books and related documents. The results showed that The recruitment of senators is provided for in the general and transitional provisions. In the interim chapter, the obtaining of senators is stipulated to be under the authority of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). But giving the Senate the duty and power to propose and select the Prime Minister, give advice or give approval to individuals to hold judicial positions and independent organizations is considered inappropriate and unjust according to democratic principles because the basis of origin is not connected to the people. As for the obtaining of senators as stipulated in the general provisions, which require senators to come from professional groups, it is considered to have a base from the people, according to the democratic system, with duties and powers that are appropriate and legitimate as stipulated in the constitution. However, the selection of senators at the district and provincial levels is complicated and wasteful, so it is appropriate to dissolve them and leave them at the national level only.