Bangkok, "Sawaeng Bunmee" Secretary-General of the Election Commission points out that the election of Senators will be punished by depriving them of their political rights for life. According to the Constitution, Senators or the Upper House come from self-selection of qualified persons, unlike Senators. MP-Politician Coming from the election of the people Therefore, only introduce oneself, do not campaign. Inviting people to apply can only provide knowledge. Reporters reported that Mr. Sawaeng Bunmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission, posted on Facebook about constitutional requirements. In the introduction of candidates for the Senate, campaigning is prohibited. The penalty for corruption in the election. Is it possible to provide knowledge and invite people to apply? The Election Commission has issued self-introduction regulations to be in line with the Constitution. By bringing up the characteristics of the Senate according to the constitution that must be different from the House of Repres entatives. The 'Qualified Council' members must be politically neutral. This is different from the House of Representatives, which is a council of politicians, and the Senate, which comes from the self-selection of experts, while the House of Representatives comes from the selection of the people. For the above reasons, the law stipulates that Senate candidates can only introduce themselves. This means that campaigning is prohibited by default. Because we believe that all the qualified experts who apply are good, outstanding, and famous in their own professional fields, which is evident and well known. and will have good judgment in making correct choices without having established a huddle in selecting Introducing yourself is telling who you are. What experiences do you have in the professional group? It is enough to give the experts together information to choose among themselves. Whether choosing in a group Or cross-selection. The origin of the senator comes from selecting and introducing oneself. It is not from elections or campaigns. Mr. Sawaeng also discussed the penalties for introducing oneself and the penalties for corruption in selection. The penalty for introducing yourself is Requesting points for exchanging points That doesn't mean it's buying the votes of one or more people, which the Supreme Court has ruled is an incorrect introduction. Judged to revoke the right to run for election for life. This means that organizing a hoax is also in this category of offense. It also mentions the penalties for corruption in selection, such as buying votes and hiring people to run for office. or hired to apply Apply with false documents Certifying the application is punishable by revoking the right to vote, imprisonment and a fine, and if the introduction is not legal, it is an offense of being black carded and deprived of political rights for life. As for giving knowledge Inviting people to apply Basically stop just educating or inviting. This type of behavior by itself can be done but may cause other offen ses even if it proceeds from providing knowledge or inviting such as setting up a group to communicate with each other. No matter what channel Setting up a Line group And there is an exchange of points, asking for points to prevent bullying, etc., or creating a group but introducing oneself. It is a way to introduce yourself according to the rules and laws announced by the Election Commission based on 3 principles. Because they want to get senators as specified by the constitution. To ensure fair competition Let qualified experts apply by themselves. If there is an establishment behind the scenes, it will make the acquisition of senators independent, impartial and take advantage of those who intend to. At the same time in order to protect applicants And emphasize that if you want to become a senator, you must introduce yourself correctly. This can be done easily. and is fair to all parties Do not think of taking advantage of others. We are ready to listen to every opinion based on the principles of law. Or a re the comments politically motivated? But in the end, the Election Commission must follow the law. Unable to meet the needs of any one group of people. Source: Thai News Agency
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