Senator Premsak backs Kovit for Attorney General, urges courage
Senator Premsak outlines 7 key challenges for the Attorney General on Aug 31, 2026, supporting Kovit Sriphairoj for the role.
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- Senator Premsak addressed the Senate on August 31, 2026, backing Kovit Sriphairoj as Attorney General.
- Emphasized that the position is not a retirement reward but vital to national justice.
- Urged the Senate to evaluate candidates on their courage to prosecute powerful figures.
- Kovit has extensive experience in various prosecution roles and currently serves as Deputy AG.
On August 31, 2026, at the Parliament, Senator Premsak Piayura delivered a speech during the Senate session to deliberate on the nomination of the new Attorney General, voicing his support for Mr. Kovit Sriphairoj while highlighting seven major challenges for the office.
Dr. Premsak stated that the position of Attorney General is not merely the highest rank within the prosecution profession, but directly impacts the nation's justice system. It spans decisions on prosecuting major cases, corruption charges, serious criminal offenses, national security cases, and matters involving politicians and high-ranking state officials.
Additional Context: The role of Thailand's Attorney General is a cornerstone of the criminal justice system, holding discretionary power under the Criminal Procedure Code to indict or drop charges. Leadership defined by independence and ethical courage is essential to maintaining public trust in national justice.
During his address, Dr. Premsak stressed that the Senate's review must go beyond a mere formality or a simple check of seniority and past positions. It must satisfy the public regarding the nominee's competence, responsibility, independence, impartiality, and ethical standards required for such immense power, specifically questioning their willingness to prosecute powerful figures without hesitation.
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Regarding the nominee, Mr. Kovit Sriphairoj is recognized as a veteran within the prosecution service, having accumulated extensive experience across provincial prosecution, criminal cases, special cases, rights protection, anti-corruption prosecution, and high-level administrative duties.
Presently, Mr. Kovit serves as the Deputy Attorney General, prior to the Prosecutorial Commission's resolution approving and nominating him for the Attorney General position.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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