Election Commission of Thailand, May 13 – ECT warns the last curve before the election Candidates and parties are prohibited from campaigning from 6pm this evening, including revealing poll results – uploading clips on social media – betting on election results. And don’t wear shirts with campaign party logos near polling stations.
The Election Commission of Thailand has warned caution during the final round of the election of MPs that they should be careful. Acts in violation of the election law 2561 Act on the Election of MPs by 1. Prohibiting anyone from advertising campaigns in any way, whether it is to benefit or harm a candidate or political party. From 6:00 p.m. on May 13, 2023, until the end of Election Day 2. No one shall play or arrange for gambling on election results, punishable by imprisonment of 1-5 years or a fine of 20,000-100,000. baht or both. and allow the court to revoke the right to vote for players for 10 years and revoke the right to apply for election of the organizer of the play or disseminate the results of public opinion polls about voting Election during the 7 days before Election Day until the closing time for voting punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding 6,000 baht or both imprisonment and fine 4. Voters are prohibited from demanding, accepting or agreeing to receive money, property or any other benefits. for yourself or others To vote or not to vote is punishable by imprisonment for 1-5 years or a fine of 20,000-100,000 baht, or both. and allow the court to order the revocation of the right to vote for 10 years
In addition, candidates must be careful in wearing shirts. costume jewelry, etc. with symbols political party logo or with colors and political party numbers throughout the posting Upload images or clips with audio content for political parties on social media. and distributing campaign-related materials near polling stations. or elsewhere.
Source: Thai News Agency