Senate Vote for Attorney General Leads to Heated Clash

Khaosod•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The Senate approved Mr. Kowit Sripairoj as Attorney General despite heated arguments regarding the legitimacy of the Senators' qualifications.

•The Senate voted 151 to 0 to approve Mr. Kowit Sripairoj as Attorney General on August 31, 2026.
•Senator Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas argued that the Senate lacks public trust and should delay the vote until the Election Commission (ECT) rules on Senator qualifications.
•A verbal clash occurred between Senator Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas and Senator Pol. Col. Kob Atchanakitti, requiring intervention by Senate Deputy Speaker Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak.

•On August 31, 2026, at 13:40, the Senate met at the Parliament to consider the appointment of Mr. Kowit Sripairoj as Attorney General.
•Dr. Prapon Tangsrikiatkul, Chairman of the Ordinary Committee for screening the history and ethics of the nominee, reported that the background check was complete.
•Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas stated that the public has lost faith in the Senate and called for a delay in appointing independent organizations until the Election Commission (ECT) files cases with the Supreme Court.
•Pol. Col. Kob Atchanakitti criticized Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas for focusing on the Senate's selection process rather than the qualifications of the Attorney General nominee.
•Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak muted the microphone of Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas and told her to listen to human language correctly during a heated exchange.
•Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas warned the Senate not to be arrogant with power and mentioned the Nepal model as a potential lesson for those ignoring the public will.
•The Senate approved Mr. Kowit Sripairoj as Attorney General with 151 votes in favor, 0 against, 14 abstentions, and 1 no-vote.

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Pol. Col. Kob Atchanakitti

"You do not deserve to be a teacher at all; it is entirely inappropriate, and you do not even deserve to be a doctor."

ท่านไม่สมควรเป็นครูบาอาจารย์เลย ไม่เหมาะเลย โดยประการทั้งปวงไม่เหมาะที่จะเป็นดอกเตอร์ด้วยซ้ำไป

Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak

"Do you understand? Listen to human language correctly; I will let you continue your debate."

ท่านเข้าใจไหมครับ ฟังภาษาคนถูกนะครับ ผมจะให้ท่านอภิปรายต่อ

Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas

"As for me, I absolutely refuse to be part of this action."

ส่วนดิฉันไม่ขอร่วมสังฆกรรมกับการกระทำนี้โดยเด็ดขาด

Nantana Nantawaropas(นันทนา นันทวโรภาส)

A Senator who opposed the immediate vote for the Attorney General due to concerns over Senate legitimacy.

Kob Atchanakitti(กอบ อัจนากิตติ)

A Police Colonel and Senator who clashed with Ms. Nantana Nantawaropas during the meeting.

Kriangkrai Srirak(เกรียงไกร ศรีรักษ์)ℹ️

A General and the 1st Deputy Speaker of the Senate who presided over the meeting.

Kowit Sripairoj(โกวิท ศรีไพโรจน์)

The individual nominated and approved by the Senate to hold the position of Attorney General.

Prapon Tangsrikiatkul(ประพนธ์ ตั้งศรีเกียรติกุล)

A Senator and Chairman of the Ordinary Committee tasked with screening the history and ethics of the Attorney General nominee.

Pisit Apiwattanapong(พิสิษฐ์ อภิวัฒนาพงศ์)

A Senator who protested that the speaker was not discussing the relevant issue.

Senate(วุฒิสภา)ℹ️

The legislative body responsible for approving the appointment of the Attorney General.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))

The body responsible for investigating and filing cases regarding the qualifications of Senators.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the Senate meeting took place.