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Election Commission deputy secretary eyeing electoral law violations

Election Commission of Thailand, April 22- Deputy secretary of the Election Commission of Thailand stated a complaint about violating election laws, “destroying the billboards, fraudulent campaigning use of the wrong type of vehicle” began to increase, keeping an eye on the intense competition in the province Prepare to send a set of news to the area. Let's see the preliminary information of the clip "Chuwit" to buy the sound first.

Pol.Capt. Chanin Noylek, deputy secretary-general of the Election Commission, said in the case of Mr. Chuvit Kamolwisit, posted a clip stating that the vote-buying payment had begun. And in many areas, voter ID cards have begun to be collected. Along with pointing out the political parties that operate now that we have set up a news center for several weeks. If there is a report, the staff of the Provincial Election Commission of Thailand will conduct an investigation and find information. If there is evidence, then accept it as a complaint and proceed according to the regulations. As for Mr. Chuvit to give information or not. Let's see the preliminary information first, how much it can be done.

Lt. Col. Chanin disclose the complaint And the investigation found wrongdoings at this time that complaints are common, such as destroying signs, deceptive campaigning. Using the wrong type of campaign vehicle began to come in large numbers proceed according to the regulations It is in the process of consideration by the Provincial Investigation Sub-Committee. It is in progress and there will be comments expected soon to be sent to the Central Election Commission Office As for the destruction of the sign on April 21, the Royal Thai Police has already announced that More than 300 incidents have occurred and more than 50 investigations and arrests have been made. There are both caused by people who are active, drunk, and have different opinions. which the National Police Agency is operating However, the penalty for destroying the sign Initially, it was a matter of wasting property. But if removing the label and taking it away, it's a matter of theft.

“I would like to warn people who think about campaigning or campaigning for elections. It must be honest, fair and equal. whatever violates the law whether destroying the label or damage the label They are all wrongs. Don't do them. by the National Police Commissioner I have already said that I will do everything with all my might. Therefore, whatever is illegal, do not do it because when investigating it reaches you, there will be trouble. Therefore, there is no benefit at all, ” said Pol.Capt. Chanin.

Including if anyone sees that the sign has been destroyed or cause damage to the billboard will report to the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand or the police It helps to take care of the election to be honest and fair.

When asked about the last curve of the election campaign How do you follow the news or watch out for it? Lt. Col. Chanin Said that he had ordered the province to coordinate both the provincial intelligence agencies, the Special Branch, the local police, and the central part would have more than 10 sets of news gatherings prepared to go down to the violent provinces. or highly competitive In order to help the work of the province in another way which in the last election Provinces with intense competition such as Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Prachuap Khiri Khan But this time it's not clear. So still can't decide which provinces are But focusing on the original province in Chonburi, it was reasonable, including in the northeastern or northern areas If we have an assessment that there is serious competition, we will send officers down. which thinks that the prepared news kit is sufficient .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency