Office of the ECT, March 21 – ECT secretary warns political parties and candidates comply with the law Revealing that political parties are open to donating, but if more than 10,000 baht per day, must notify the Election Commission.
Mr. Sawang Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT), spoke about the campaigning areas of political parties and candidates for MPs. requesting the cooperation of all parties involved in the election If you want the election to go smoothly May everyone be where they belong. to respect the laws of competition Whether it is the Election Commission Election officials, the MWA and the interim government must comply with the laws and regulations under Section 169 of the Constitution, and government officials must not abuse their position to favor or punish candidates or political parties.
“I believe that if everyone complies with the electoral administration law and the election management will be smooth. and is confident that the election will come out well But admitted that the election race may be as intense as the news has come out. But the office has measures to take care. Today will be counted as the first day of holding the elections. which will be a new condition At first, the campaign may not be intense. But when knowing the constituencies clearly And announcing an election date may intensify the election campaign. As for the issue of complaints during the 180 days before the election The Election Commission continues to operate according to the law,” said Sawang.
As for the case of Mr. Chuvit Kamolwisit, who communicated with the public not to support the Bhumjaithai Party, Mr. Sawang said that according to the constitution, Thai people have the right to freedom. But at the same time, when using the right, the law must be respected. In such cases, one must look at the facts. especially when the election decree has been issued How to do it? The law provides protection and competition in accordance with the rules. If Mr. Chuwit is not wrong, he can do it according to the regulations. but must look at the facts on a case-by-case basis whether it is in the scope of an illegal act or not As for the case of a political party campaigning for people to donate money to make a political party’s campaign sign.
Mr. Sawang said that initially he had examined the law and that it may be a form of campaigning under Section 68, meaning that candidates, whether party or MP candidates, can receive donations from individuals. to be useful per election Only during the royal decree. However, if the total amount exceeds 10,000 baht per day, the Election Commission must be notified within 7 days.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
