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Police in Krabi have arrested more than 20 individuals for violating election laws by selling or distributing alcohol after 18.00 on 31 January, a day before the local elections.

 

Police Colonel Chaikiat Wiriya-satitkul, Deputy Commander of Phuket Provincial Police and Acting Commander of Krabi Provincial Police, confirmed the arrests during an inspection of polling stations for the Krabi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) election.

 

According to Thai election law, the sale, distribution, or provision of alcohol is strictly prohibited from 18.00 the day before the election (31 January) until 18.00 on election day (1 February). Reports from various police stations across Krabi province indicated multiple violations, with nine arrests in Mueang Krabi district and two in Ao Nang, while the remaining cases were spread across other districts.

 

Col. Chaikiat reminded business owners that, despite Krabi being a popular tourist destination in peak season, election laws must be upheld. “The law prohibits the sale, distribution, or hosting of events involving alcohol from 6 p.m. the day before the election until 6 p.m. on election day. This is to prevent vote-buying and ensure fair competition between candidates,” he stated.

 

He urged all vendors to comply with the regulations, warning that authorities would strictly enforce the law against violators.

 

-- 2025-02-02

 

 

I will never understand this  law foreigners can't vote anyway and they don't trust their own people to vote they treat them like children