Bangkok, April 7- "Sawaeng", secretary general of the Election Commission, pointed out the policy of giving away ten thousand can be done illegally Advise applicants to follow Songkran traditions But beware of giving away valuables illegally.

Irawat Phatthana Building, City Hall, Bangkok 2, Din Daeng District, today (April 7), Mr. Sawang Bunmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission Mentioning the case of Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Part of the Pheu Thai Party's speech on April 5, stating that it would give 10,000 baht in digital wallets to Thai people aged 16 and over, saying it was a policy that used the national budget. already If going to the government Policies of this kind are not illegal. Which the policy will fall into the promise that will give is the use of money that is not the money of the land As for the party's policies, they must be announced to the public. and send it to the Election Commission with each policy consisting of

Policy name

Required limit

source of money or method of earning

Worthiness and benefits of policy implementation

Impacts and risks in policy implementation

That policy must be approved by representatives of political parties in each province.

This is so that the public will have information on going to vote. that this kind of policy People like it or not. in order to provide complete information on each party

Mr. Sawang also mentions cautions during the Songkran festival that both candidates and the public must be careful. According to the Songkran tradition, it can be done normally by pouring water on the head, giving blessings, and giving garlands that represent good culture. but to give money to gold Property is not illegal. .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency