ECT shows readiness to deliver ballots and voting equipment Be confident that the special cannot be faked. Equipped with fully armed police with a GPS system along the transportation route

Mr. Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT), Mr. Ruj Thammongkol, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Danan Suphattaraphan, President of Thailand Post Co., Ltd. Acting as Lt. Sarawut Chanthawong, Director of the Office of Registration Administration, Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Interior. and representatives of the National Police Agency jointly press conference on the readiness of holding elections and the transport mission is to deliver notices of electoral rolls. and documents introducing candidates for election Delivery of ballot papers for MPs outside the Kingdom in advance that has already voted Delivery and reply to the notice to the host who registered to vote before the election day outside the constituency / in the constituency and delivery of ballot papers and equipment to 400 constituencies across the country. The Thailand Post has prepared more than 500 transportation vehicles, has safety control measures by officials from the National Forces Office and a tracking system that can report results 24 hours a day, as well as establishing a coordinating center for transporting ballots.

“The overall picture is in good order as specified by the Election Commission. ready for election after both forms of recruitment of MPs which will take the number of applicants after recruitment to print ballot papers And the public will clearly see the difference in the ballot papers. Ensuring that ballot papers cannot be counterfeited because they use special paper with access codes that are specific to polling stations. Prevent anyone from bringing another card or doing more. There are security guards 24 hours a day.” Secretary-General of the ECT. say

Sawang said this year's elections he expects more than 52 million people to sign up for more than the 2019 election due to a higher number of eligible voters, something the Election Commission is paying attention to along with campaigning for the right to vote. is a measure of safety and transparency. Please believe in acting transparently. Can be verified in ballot transportation security By coordinating with the Royal Thai Police, which arranges police officers to supervise ballot papers throughout the transportation, with vehicles leading and closing vehicles at the end of the procession It consisted of armed and plainclothes officers who were closely followed up.

Mr. Ruj Thammongkol, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, said that tools and equipment have been delivered to Thai embassies and Thai consulates around the world. It is very ready to facilitate Thai people abroad who wish to exercise their rights in advance outside the Kingdom. Next, the Department of Consular Affairs will urge staff to publicize the date, time, place and channel for exercising rights. Because each embassy and consulate is not the same.

“In addition to facilitating the exercise of the right to vote in advance The Department of Consular Affairs is also very strict about submitting ballot papers marked to vote. Back to counting votes in Thailand by instructing the embassy or consulate general Accelerate and follow up on card delivery to come back to Thailand within the specified time The Department of Consular Affairs is confident that this election will fully meet the standards and guidelines laid down by the Election Commission of Thailand. Especially in the ballot section. that after voting in advance Be sure to bring it back in time. in order to be able to count 100% of the votes. Which can check and track the operational status of embassies and consulates around the world. And can report movements in real time, ”said the Director General of the Department of Consular Affairs.

Mr. Danan Suphattaraphan, President of Thailand Post Co., Ltd., said that This April, the Post Office will begin delivering 52 million voter lists and candidate introductions to more than 18 million households within 20 days of Election Day. Ready to deliver ballot papers outside the Kingdom to 66 countries and 94 destination cities via air transport. During the period between 14 and 15 April and ground transportation for advance elections in the country in all 77 provinces.

“After the early elections Between May 7 and May 13, ballots will be expedited to be delivered outside the pre-election constituencies / in pre-election constituencies that have already been voted to the ECT. By mobilizing more than 500 officials to sort the ballot papers that have been voted in advance 24 hours a day, it is expected that it will take about a week, ”said Mr. Dhanan.

The reporter reported that After the press conference was over Mr. Dhanan invited the Secretary General of the Election Commission and related parties to visit the "Hot War Room", a room with a large screen. and broadcast images from CCTV cameras to see the whole process of transporting ballot papers and equipment

Source: Thai News Agency