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Mongkol Surasajja (Thai: มงคล สุระสัจจะ) is a Thai politician and President of the Senate of Thailand.

Career

He serves as a Member of the Senate of Thailand from Buriram province. Surasajja previously served as the Governor of Buriram province and director-general of the Department of Provincial Administration. Surasajja is viewed as closely associated with the Bhumjaithai Party. He was elected President of the Senate of Thailand at the first session of the Senate on July 23, 2024, following the 2024 Thai Senate election.

Surasajja was an activist during the 1973 Thai popular uprising.

References

1. "Mongkol tipped as new Speaker". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
2. "Senate splinters as factions vie to control Speaker pick". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
3. ^ "Kriangkrai welcomes Senate Speaker talk". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
4. ^ "Mongkol Surasajja: From activist to top Senate president candidate". nationthailand. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
5. "Election of Senate president and vice presidents expected next week". nationthailand. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
6. "Senate election ends without ex-PM candidate". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
7. "Mongkol wins Senate speaker's post with overwhelming majority". nationthailand. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
8. "Ex-Buri Ram governor named Senate speaker". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-07-23.

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