Election officials told to monitor political activities closely

[snoop1130]

Election Commission secretary-general Sawang Boonmee

 

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has instructed election directors in the country’s 77 provinces, including Bangkok, to keep a close watch on the activities of political parties and their candidates, especially incumbent ministers and political office holders, ahead of this year’s General Election.

 

The officials were told to report back to the EC any political activity which is in violation of election-related laws and to provide advice to candidates or potential candidates on how they should avoid breaking the law.

 

The next election is to take place in early May, if the House is not dissolved before the end of its term on March 24th.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/­election-officials-told-to-monitor-political-activities-closely/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-17

 

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[RichardColeman]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The officials were told to report back to the EC any political activity which is in violation of election-related laws and to provide advice to candidates or potential candidates on how they should avoid breaking the law.

And cue some most ridiculous allegations against some people to get them off the ballot papers

[2baht]

What price is a vote these days? Surely it's been adjusted to account for inflation since the last "election". 

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The officials were told to report back to the EC any political activity which is in violation of election-related laws and to provide advice to candidates or potential candidates on how they should avoid breaking the law.

As if the EC is squeaky clean itself.

[hotchilli]

14 minutes ago, 2baht said:

What price is a vote these days? Surely it's been adjusted to account for inflation since the last "election". 

On the streets locals will get the usual 500 baht per vote.

Behind closed doors the price is negotiable depending on status..

[zzaa09]

2 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

And cue some most ridiculous allegations against some people to get them off the ballot papers

Too late.

If this type of rhetoric has already been brought to the public's attention, it's in the works. 

 

March results: Same as it ever was.

[JimHuaHin]

In other words, junta leader General Prayut has ordered Thailand’s Election Commission to find reasons to abolish any political parties which are a threat to his re-election.