He was contesting against the other candidate Jongrak Jutanont. 
	Surachai, an appointed senator, will replace Chachoengsao senator Nikom Wairatpanij, whose term as Senate speaker ended in March

New Senate speaker voted in

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New Senate speaker voted in

First Deputy Senate Speaker Surachai Liengboonlertchai was named Senate speaker on Friday night, with appointed and newly-elected senators voting 96:51 in his favour.

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