Election Commission of Thailand suggests that the pen can exercise its own rights – EMP refrains from taking selfies of celebrities

Election Commission of Thailand, May 14- Election Commission secretary “Sawaeng” clarified that people can bring their own pens. Able to take pictures in front of the unit ready to ask for cooperation MEA refrains from taking selfies of celebrities in the unit Fear of being seen as impartial during duty

Sawaeng Boonmee, secretary-general of the Election Commission of Thailand, gave an interview on the problems of the general election of MPs. Many problems were encountered. Which would like to clarify to achieve the same understanding of at least 3 things, namely

Regarding the pen used for voting People can bring their own pens of any color, but prefer to use blue. which is the same color used in polling stations

people can take pictures Video recording in front of the polling station outside But do not disturb the duty of the unit committee.

The way the MEA takes selfies with famous people exercising the right to vote in a polling station The law does not forbid But I want to ask for cooperation. Don’t do it. Because it may be seen as non-biased and is in the process of performing duties.-

Source: Thai News Agency