BMA, May 10-SEC reminds the public refrain from wearing clothes costume There is a political party symbol – a candidate entering the polling station. The task of transporting ballot papers has been completed. Arrive at destinations across the country safely.
Lt. Gen. Nithithorn Jintakanon, Commander of the Office of the Police Chief, as spokesperson for the Center for Security and Public Order and Election Management. Royal Thai Police Office revealed that Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat National Police Commissioner (Police Commander) and Pol. Gen. Roy Inkpairoj, Deputy Commissioner of Police/Director of Police. Concerns about political party campaigns and candidates for the House of Representatives (MP) during the last week before the election MPs across the country on May 14, 2023, the National Police Office by the SEC would like to publicize the warning that the campaign is requested to be within the framework of the law. according to the organic law Regarding the election of members of the House of Representatives, 2018, Section 79, it is forbidden for anyone to campaign by any means, whether or not it is harmful to a candidate or political party. from 6:00 p.m. of the day before the election until the end of election day That is, campaign ads can only be made until 6:00 p.m. on May 13, 2023.
In addition, the SEC is concerned about the people's brothers and sisters. as the public relations department has publicized to the public By emphasizing on the refrain from displaying symbols that are considered campaign advertisements by wearing clothes Clothing, bags, hats with logos, numbers, symbols of political parties or MP candidates from 6:00 p.m. on May 13, 2023, especially when entering the polling station. and polling stations because it may be considered a campaign advertisement fall under election law Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months and a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht or both.
Lt. Gen. Nithithorn also said that today (May 10, 2023) the mission of transporting ballots for use in the election on May 14 from the Postal Center, Lak Si District, Bangkok to other provinces. around the country already Since this morning, highway patrol cars have led the postal convoy to carry ballot papers to the central provinces, Bangkok and its vicinity, which is the last batch. arrived at the destination safely All ballot-carrying postal vehicles are patrolled by border police with weapons and armor to protect them. There is a highway patrol car leading the way. and ends the procession There is a local police force to look after during the break. and take care of safety along the route And also control the journey by GPS tracking system, notifying real-time coordinates, however, tomorrow (May 11, 2023) will be the first day of submitting pre-voted ballots. Passed the screening successfully to polling stations across the country by the SEC. Supporting security missions and facilitating traffic to build confidence among the people
However, if people have clues, information can be sent to Facebook. Social media center, Royal Thai Police, or you can report to the police at the Metropolitan Police Station. Every provincial police station or call 191 or 1599 24 hours a day or inform the Election Commission hotline 1444.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency