Naree Tantasathien nominated as first woman attorney general

Department of Legal Counsel director-general Naree Tantasathien has been nominated as the next attorney general and will be the first woman to hold the position. (Photo: Office of the Attorney General)

The Public Prosecution Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the nomination of the director-general of the Department of Legal Counsel, Naree Tantasathien, as the country's 17th attorney-general and first woman to hold the position.

Ms Naree will replace Singchai Thaninson, who turns 65 in fiscal 2022, the Office of the Attorney General said in a statement announcing the nomination.