Administrative Court, The judge who announced the case recommended that the panel revoke 5 problems with the regulations for introducing the senators, pointing out that they are not consistent with society, are discriminatory, and limit rights and freedoms excessively. The judgment hearing is scheduled for 24 May. The Central Administrative Court sat down to hear the case for the first time. In the case of Mr. Thewarit Maneechai, editor of Prachatai News Agency, and Mr. Panas Tassaniyanon, former president of Thammasat University and others. Filed a lawsuit requesting the revocation of the Election Commission (EC) regulations regarding self-introduction in selecting members of the Senate (Senators) 2024, with the judge in charge of the case reading a summary of the facts obtained from the inquiry to the opposing party. The parties did not wish to announce the closure of the case. After that, the panel had the judge present the case. which is a judge outside the committee Statement of personal opinion that i s not binding on the decision of the panel. The judge who announced the case saw that This dispute is within the jurisdiction of the Administrative Court to decide. and the plaintiff is a person who wishes to run for Senate. Therefore, he is the person who has the right to file a lawsuit. As for the Election Commission regulations that the plaintiff requested to revoke, they consist of Sections 5,7,8,11 (2)(5), which have the following details: Section 5, which stipulates that those wishing to apply to be elected as Senators can introduce themselves according to these regulations. From the date this regulation comes into force, it is seen that Section 36 of the Act on the Acquisition of Senators is the power base that the Election Commission uses to issue such regulations. Not giving authority to the Election Commission Issue regulations to enforce those who wish to apply. If required, it must be clearly specified. Issuing such regulations Therefore, it is an exercise of power other than what is specified by law. Clause 7 requires applicants to use a self-introduction document no larger than A4 in size, specifying information about personal information. Applicant's photo educational record Work history? or work experience in the group applying only, no more than 2 pages, see that the applicant's introduction In addition to being beneficial to the applicant It will also be beneficial to the public. to get people to act as representatives of the Thai people The Act on the acquisition of senators Section 21 prohibits officials from disclosing the names of applicants. This must be within 5 days from the end of the application period. The district selection director shall announce a list of applicants who have qualifications and do not have prohibited characteristics. To separate into groups Every group in the district At least the occupation and age of the applicant must be specified for the general public to know. But the public will only know the occupation and the applicant's personal introduction. It is an educa tional history. Work on no more than 5 lines on A4 size paper only, even though there is uniformity. Do not increase the burden beyond what is reasonable. But the applicants do not know each other. Requiring documents not to exceed 2 pages is not consistent with social conditions. This eliminates the opportunity for applicants to introduce themselves. and the public to know the information Therefore, it is considered that Regulation No. 7, especially the statement "not more than 2 pages and only in the group that applied" is not legal. Item 8 allows applicants to introduce themselves through electronic means. By using the text according to the applicant's introductory document according to Section 7 and disseminating it to other applicants in the selection process only. When it is determined that the statement in Section 7 is unlawful. Therefore, the message under item 7 in item 8 must be revoked. As for item 11 (2), which requires radio and television professionals to Mass media, advertising media The singe r-MC uses such abilities or professions for the benefit of the introduction. It is seen that applicants from other groups may use their profession to benefit the election of senators. The Election Commission's regulations limiting only these two groups therefore may not achieve the objective of equality. and is a restriction of rights and freedoms beyond reason It is discriminatory. As for Section 11 (3), which prohibits applicants from giving out self-introduction documents by pasting Spread or post announcements in public places It is seen that the Election Commission has determined the method for introducing oneself. Allow applicants to introduce themselves electronically. which the public can access However, it does not specify other methods of introduction, such as displaying signs or placing documents. make a candidate or applicant assistants who are not ready to introduce themselves electronically Can be processed by other methods. Determination of the Election Commission Therefore, it creates an exce ssive burden on the applicant. causing inequality and discrimination Therefore, it is illegal. As for Section 11 (5), which prohibits applicants from introducing themselves on radio, television, or radio broadcasting. printed media and is prohibited from giving interviews to the media It is seen that the above requirements apply to applicants of all occupational groups. Therefore it is legal. Judge who announces the case Therefore, it is considered that the committee should consider ordering the revocation of the said regulations in points 5, 7, only the text stating that 'Only in the group that applied and not more than 2 pages' in the first introduction regulations. and the statement stating "not more than 2 pages" in Regulation No. 2", Section 8, Section 11 (2) (3), from the time such regulations come into effect. The court has informed the parties that a quorum will meet to consider and make a judgment By making an appointment for the parties to hear the judgment on May 24 at 1:00 p.m. Source: Thai New s Agency
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