Election Commission,, The Election Commission opens the Center to Combat Fake News, Phase 2, preparing to accept the selection of Senators, ready to rule on wrongdoing and not being discriminatory. Revealed on 2 April, discussing the format of the Senate selection card and clearing qualifications. Mr. Thitichet Nuchanart along with Mr. Pakorn Mahannop, Election Commission member (EC), attended a press conference to open the Operations Center of the Anti-Fake News Committee or the Fake News Center by Mr. Thitichet. Said at one point: The center, which has been open since the 2019 elections, is able to detect the prevalence of fake news. During the election there were about 100 news stories. After the election There are approximately 10 news stories per day. However, we are investigating and ready to prosecute. with those who spread those fake news As a result, in the 2023 election, the problem of fake news and fake news will decrease. And because there is now the election of members of the Senate (Senators), it is expected that there will definitely be people who do not intend to provide false information. Therefore, the Fake New Center was opened for the second time to conduct investigations. Fake news information from those who do not wish well By using a program to detect fake news. This is a special program that can detect news that is presented through all types of mass media. Whether it's underground news or from an avatar, we're interested because these people don't reveal their identities. But we will work with the cyber police. in detecting and digging up to prosecute Take care of it all. Initially, there were 9 committee members and 5 center staff members, who we trained to use the program well. Confirm that the news that comes out must be Check and respond immediately without delay. If it happens outside of normal business hours, a committee meeting will be called and the news will be corrected immediately. Mr. Pakorn said that for the selection of senators this year, it is not possible to estimate th e number of applicants at the district level. How much? Out of a total of 928 districts, what we will definitely find There will be 2 types of people applying: 1. Applying in order to actually become a senator and 2. Applying in order to use the right to choose a senator. For the second type, we must keep a close eye on it. However, we will see a clear picture when enter the selection at the provincial level There will be approximately 50,000 people remaining. Before going up to the national level, approximately 3,000 people will be left, of whom 200 people will be selected and another 100 people reserved. This is what we will have to manage. Especially in terms of properties and the exercise of rights, on April 2, there will be consideration of the Senate election ballot, which is difficult because of cross-selection from the district level to the province. It is not yet known which of the 5 groups will be divided into 1 line. The first group will not be able to choose themselves and the people in the group. Therefore, it means that we have to make election ballots for 4 groups of people. The election ballots for senators in every district must be consistent. Mr. Pakorn also said that checking applicants' qualifications must be done efficiently. In particular, there are 26 prohibited characteristics, for example, holding shares in a media business, even just 1 share, which the judges of the Constitutional Court have ruled as a norm that it is wrong. Therefore, if it were to be good In cases where there are still doubts The applicant then goes and makes himself no longer suspicious. Because if there is a problem It must be referred to the Supreme Court. As for the Supreme Court, how will the decision be made? We cannot interfere, but the Election Commission is willing to comply with the court's order. The center will inspect or keep an eye on Is the focus on any specific group of politicians or political activists? Mr. Pakorn said that he was not keeping an eye on any specific group. But will look at the informa tion that is presented as a whole. If it is false information It will be checked and corrected in a timely manner. But if the communication information of various groups It's not false information. It is an honest expression of opinion. But it may cause a slight misunderstanding. We won't go in and touch it. If you ask whether or not false news has been released now? We cannot yet evaluate this matter. When asked about measures to deal with vote locking, Mr. Pakorn said that we have deployed strong forces. By sending employees all over the country to check to prevent a hoax. While Mr. Thitichet said that he did not want the image of being hired to choose just one person. If the inspection is found The application process comes in to select people on either side. It is considered a violation of the law and the Election Commission will prosecute. As for those who will apply Senators must clear themselves in terms of qualifications. For example, owning even just 1 share of media shares is considered an offense . Then go arrange to transfer or sell it all.-314 . Source: Thai News Agency