The Senate meeting approved by a vote of 125 to 2 the appointment of Sujin Chaiyachumsak as the new Ombudsman.
On 20 Apr 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that the Senate meeting addressed an urgent and significant matter: approving the nominated candidate for the position. Ombudsman. According to Section 13 of the Constitution-related Ombudsman Act of 2017, concerning Mr. Sujin Chaiyachumsak.
After the closed session ended, the presiding chair called for a vote among the senators. At 11:32 GMT+7, the voting results showed that Mr. Sujin Chaiyachumsak received Senate approval with 125 votes in favor, 2 against, and 50 abstentions. This constituted more than half of the total Senate membership, thus it was considered that the Senate meeting approved Mr. Sujin Chaiyachumsak to serve as the Ombudsman.
