A profile of Monthon Sudprasert, the nominee for Election Commissioner, who has served as both Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning and Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. On 26 February, the Senate will consider whether to approve his appointment.
On 23 February 2026, reporters noted that following the royal decree calling a special parliamentary session on 26 February, a key agenda item attracting attention is the formation of a standing committee tasked with scrutinizing the background, conduct, and ethical behavior of nominees. Mr. Yuthana Sayochonok a nominee for the position of Auditor-General. The consideration to form a standing committee to examine the background, conduct, and ethical behavior Mr. Sujin Chaichumsak, a nominee for the position of Ombudsman. and the consideration to approve nominees for the positions of two Election Commissioners to fill vacant seats, namely Mr. Jiruth Wisalchit and Mr. Monthon Sudprasert. A vote will be held to decide whether to approve the nominations.
Regarding Mr. Monthon Sudprasert, age 65, his education and training include a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, a Master of Engineering (Sanitation) and a Master of Public Administration from Chulalongkorn University, National Defense College Class of 2009, professional engineer certification in civil engineering, mid-level executive program Class 9 at the Department of Public Works, senior administrative program Class 48 at the Ministry of Interior, public administration and public law program Class 6 at the King Prajadhipok's Institute, a scholarship from the Office of the Civil Service Commission for the Thai Senior Executive Development Program at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan, senior executive development program Class 3 for government executives, and Director Accreditation Program (DAP) in 2004 from the Thai Institute of Directors Association.
2021 - Present: Chairman and Independent Director of Absolute Clean Energy Public Company Limited.
2019 - 2020: Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. (Before returning to serve again as Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning)
2012 - 2020: Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning.
2010 - 2012: Deputy Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning.
2009 - 2010: Director of the Office of Urban Planning Support and Development, Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning.
2008 - 2009: Inspector General, Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning.
2005 - 2008: Professional Engineer Level 9 (Civil Engineering), Office of Structural Engineering and Systems, Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning.
However, if the Senate approves, Mr. Jiruth Wisalchit and Mr. Monthon Sudprasert will become Election Commissioners, replacing Lertwiroj Kowatthana and Thitikhet Nuchanat, who are completing their seven-year terms and are limited to a single term.
