PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: On June 9, 2024, the district-level Senate elections took place at various locations in Prachuap Khiri Khan, including the gymnasium of Wat Thammikaram Municipal School in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District, one of the eight designated voting sites in the province. Candidates arrived to register with election officials from 8:00 AM, representing various occupational groups. After the registration period ended at 9:00 AM, the district election director briefed all candidates on the voting procedures, and the election process commenced.
Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District saw the highest number of candidates, with 47 individuals across 18 occupational groups. Initial voting rounds were held for groups with more than five candidates, specifically the Education Group (Group 3) and the Women’s Group (Group 14). After the first round, the top five candidates from each group proceeded to the second round, where cross-group voting determined the top three candidates to represent the district.
The overall election process in Prachuap Khiri Khan ran smoothly, with district-level winners set to participate in the provincial-level Senate elections on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Prachuap Wittayalai School.
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See also this recent news update about Prachuap Khiri Khan senate elections.
Senate Elections Process
In Thailand’s political structure, the Senate is part of the National Assembly, which also includes the House of Representatives. Senators are not elected directly by the public but through a multi-stage process involving candidates from various occupational groups. These groups include educators, business professionals, women, and other sectors.
At the district level, candidates compete within their occupational groups. Those who succeed proceed to the provincial level, where they compete again to become provincial representatives. Ultimately, senators from each province, including Prachuap Khiri Khan, are selected to represent their province at the national level. The process ensures that a diverse range of professions and interests are represented in the Senate, contributing to balanced and comprehensive legislation.
In Prachuap Khiri Khan, after the district-level elections, the top candidates from each group will compete at the provincial level on June 16. This rigorous process ensures that the chosen senators are well-qualified and representative of their respective groups. The final number of senators representing Prachuap Khiri Khan will be determined after the provincial-level elections, aligning with the national quota for senatorial representation.
The final national-level selection/election is set to proceed in July 2024, according to this explanation of the process.
Author: TriCove.Asia
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