The history of the third batch of the National Human Rights Commission

The third batch of the National Human Rights Commission was appointed during the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), led by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, had controlled authority in the country. It was announced on NCPO. No. 11/2557 dated 22 May 2114 to end the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E.2550, except category 2 about the independent organizations and other organizations remained on duty. The National Human Rights Commission continued to function further

The third batch of the National Human Rights Commission was appointed under the announcement of NCPO. No. 48/2557 dated 29 May 2014, regarding the nomination for the position vacancy. It stipulated that they need to recruit the incumbent such as the Constitutional Court or the National Human Rights Commission; they have to conduct recruitment on vacancy positions according to the criteria and procedures that have been performed in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2540. If there is no incumbent that requires in the nominating committee, the implementation of the Nomination Committee is based on the number of existing nomination.

The third batch of the National Human Rights Commission under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E.2550 consisted of a Chairperson and 6 members who were appointed by the King with the advice of the Senate for a six year term and shall serve for only one term. The National Human Rights Commission was appointed by the King on 20 November 2015 and will complete the term on 19 November 2021

The third batch of the National Human Rights Commission (holding position since 20 November 2015 to 19 November 2021).

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