EC warns of precautions on election day ahead of May 7

Election Commission of Thailand, May 6 – The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) warns of precautions in pre-election on May 7, prohibiting the sale, distribution, distribution or catering of all kinds of liquor. in the constituency If violated, there is a penalty of imprisonment for not more than 6 months, a fine of not more than 10,000 baht, or both.

Today (May 6), the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) notified caution in advance elections on May 7, asking candidates and the public to be careful. do not violate The Royal Decree on the Election of MPs 2018 is 1. Prohibiting the sale, distribution, distribution or catering of all kinds of liquor. in the constituency Between 6:00 p.m. on May 6 until 6:00 p.m. on May 7, if violated, there is a penalty of imprisonment of not more than 6 months or a fine of not more than 10,000 baht, or both.

2. Any candidate is prohibited from providing vehicles to bring voters. to the polling place or brought back from the polls or arrange for voters to go or return to vote. Without having to pay the vehicle fare or wages which are normally payable. By prohibiting anyone from doing anything to persuade or control the voter to vote or vote for no candidate. Violators are punishable by imprisonment of 1-10 years or a fine of 20,000-200,000 baht, or both. and order the court to revoke the right to vote for 20 years.

3. No supervisors or employers are allowed to obstruct. or delay Or does not provide reasonable convenience to exercise the right to vote of subordinates or employees, as the case may be. Violators are liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding 40,000 baht, or both.

The Election Commission of Thailand also invites voters who have applied for pre-registration to vote. Came out to exercise their right to vote on May 7, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the central constituency where they requested to exercise their right to vote. .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency