The Election Commission of Thailand is made up of a committee of five members; one President (Thai: ประธานกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง) and four associate Commissioner (Thai: กรรมการการเลือกตั้ง). The administrative side of the commission is run by the Secretary of the Commission (Thai: เลขาธิการคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง). As well as being a regular member of the commission, the five members are also given various responsibilities. All Commissioners are appointed by the King, with the advice of the Senate of Thailand; for a term of seven years. The current Commission is the 3rd set of commission, appointed on 20 September 2006 (immediately after the 2006 Thai coup d'état) :
| Office | Name | Role | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of the Election Commission | Apichart Sukatkannont | Central Administration | 20 September 2006 | |
| Associate Commissioner | Prapan Naikowit | Election Administration | 20 September 2006 | |
| Associate Commissioner | Somchai Jungprasert | Central Investigation | 20 September 2006 | |
| Associate Commissioner | Sodsri Sattyadharm | Political Party Regulation | 20 September 2006 | |
| Associate Commissioner | Sumet Upanisakorn |
Participation | 20 September 2006 | |
| Secretary to the Commission | Dr. Sutthipol Thaweechaikarn |
The Secretariat | 20 September 2006 |
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