Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior, Prepares to Support Election of Senators in Thailand 2024: “20 Professional Groups Come Together” Driving Thailand Together

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior states that he is preparing to give instructions to support the election of senators to governors and district heads across the country and to join the Electoral Commission to Kick Off operations to organize “20 professional groups come together” Driving Thailand together”

Date: 13 May 2024, Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior Reveals preparations to support the election of senators (Elders) in 2024 under the work of the Ministry of the Interior in collaboration with the Election Commission (EC) Office and network partners in each region. to elect senators Both at district, regional and national level It went smoothly.

“Congratulations to all fellow citizens who will get a great opportunity to elect senators for the first time according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, BE 2017, which all of us, the people of the Interior, I am very happy to be able to participate in helping the citizens in exercising their right to elect Senators by publishing the people who have the right to choose to come and exercise their right to people of the people to be elected in all channels through communication From the process of preparing the list of names of those who are eligible to be elected Senators, to maintaining peace and order in the governance together with all departments. This election of senators is unique and unlike previous elections. Because the recipients and those eligible for selection must come from all 20 career groups, which are open to everyone. All professional organizations have participated in the administration of the country. Therefore, we would like to invite those who are interested to run for election as Senators and invite our brothers and sisters in the aforementioned profession groups to join us in electing Senators to be part of the history of the Thai nation where we can work. together to create a nation.

Mr. Sutipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior He said that in addition In choosing senators this time, representatives will be chosen at district, regional and national levels. Ministry of the Interior Therefore, there has been a letter ordering all workers, civil servants, workers and officials in the area to prepare. Assist in the election of senators at all levels by working closely with the Office of the Electoral Commission (EC) and holding rehearsal meetings at all stages under the auspices of the Regional Governor, regional leaders, and network partners in So, I would like to confirm that and make sure that the Ministry of the Interior has enough organs and staff to provide assistance. Support the election of the senators to be orderly, pure and fair in all areas to give the people the opportunity to choose their representative to continue serving in the legislative branch. by the Department of Administration of the Ministry of the Interior The Office of the Registration Service (Registration Service Office) is responsible for preparing a list of those who are eligible to be elected Senators, including the examination of the qualifications of those who are eligible apply for election. This will be an important step in considering and ensuring that we get people who have complete qualifications, who are correct, and who are good people media channels. If citizens are interested in applying to be elected You can check the details of the steps in applying or electing a senator through the “ThaiD” application or digital ID card. To contact to receive documents And if you have any questions or need additional details. You can contact the Registration and Cards Agency. The 878 regional offices throughout the country Including on telephone line 1567, Damrongtham Centre, Ministry of the Interior, available 24 hours a day.

“I wish all civil servants, not just civil servants from the Ministry of the Interior, but it also refers to government employee civil servants and government officials of all jurisdictions and levels are united there to fulfill their duties. “Serve the country and the people” to support the fair and impartial appointment of senators Since the iron rule of civil servants is to “be politically neutral,” so if anyone violates this , they will be strictly controlled. Therefore, we ask that you help us by being the eyes and ears in guidance and that you give notices if there are those who commit a crime. and that you have behavior that could cause corruption in the election of the senators, please tell your supervisor. Or complain through the Damrongtham Center hotline 1567 so that the election of senators is orderly, transparent, pure and fair, allowing senators to work in the noble council to move Thailand forward,” said Mr. Suthipong.

Mr. Sutipong said in the end that until the process of getting elders (Elders) is in accordance with the rules, laws and the spirit of the Constitution. Including the understanding of staff at all levels. Ministry of the Interior with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. he chairs the operational policy of the Ministry of Interior to support the role of the ECT in organizing the election of senators to regional governors, regional secretaries, and regional leaders at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom. IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province And on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., the Ministry of the Interior will join the Commission Election to organize a Kick Off activity to elect senators for the year 2024. “20 professional organizations will come together. Driving Thailand Together” organized a seminar on “Preparing for the 2024 Assembly Members” at TK Palace Hotel & Convention, Lak Si District, Bangkok The target group is consisting of a representative of the Ministry of the Interior, a regional governor, representatives from the Public Relations Department, representatives from MCOT Public Company Limited, representatives from 20 professional organizations interested in running for election as senators. Electoral Commission and the media to create awareness and understanding about the process and participation in the election of senators and channels for information regarding the election of senators.