Election Commission of Thailand, May 13 – The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) issued a statement praising the “MWA” for their sacrifice, dedication, and patience, hoping to conduct tomorrow’s elections correctly and orderly, preserving the will of voters according to their intentions. cast your vote
The Office of the Election Commission of Thailand has issued a statement on the Election Commission of Thailand, the heart of the people’s election success, stating that the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 and its amendments and the Organic Act on Election of members of the House of Representatives 2018 and amendments Has been designed to allow elections to be made by the people, which can be considered from every process of election management. “Electors” participate in all stages of the activities necessary for elections. Since the election Determining the location or polling station through the Election Commission of Constituencies (Election Commission of Districts) and the Director Election for constituencies with 400 constituencies, including security guards at polling stations or committees. Election officers (Election Units) who perform their duties on Election Day in 94 polling stations, 775 polling stations Therefore, it can be seen that the Board Elections are merely those who issue regulations, announcements, and orders. to supervise the performance of such persons in accordance with the law As for the Office of the Election Commission, it is only a facilitator and support for such persons to perform their duties properly.
In electing members of the House of Representatives as a general election, the law is designed to have 9 MPC units per 800 voters, and will be increased by 1 person per 100 additional voters. In any election with more than 1,400 voters, there will be 2 sets of MWA, ie 18 people. Therefore, in this election Therefore, more than 1,000,000 people appointed as MWA came to perform their duties on election day.
“MWA” is the people who have “Qualified as an elector” is a volunteer who comes to work on Election Day. which must perform duties for more than 18 hours without a break from about 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to receive ballot papers and election materials organizing polling places Check the orderliness around and inside the polling place. Inspect and bring orders and announcements to be posted on public relations boards in front of the elections. Including service and facilitating during the election. And when the voting is closed, the MWA still has to continue counting the votes until the result is reported. Return the card box and equipment back to the District Election Commission, therefore it is considered that the duty has been completed.
“MWA” is therefore considered the heart of the election. It is the most important factor that will make the election go smoothly and be accepted. have the right to vote in accordance with their intention to vote As a result, the election will be honest, fair and lawful. and to maintain the democratic system of government with the King as Head of State
The Election Commission and the Office of the Election Commission Congratulations for doing this important and honorable duty to the nation. Both on the previous voting day with strength, commitment, sacrifice, dedication, patience amid the observations of voters. Candidates and political parties civil society and the media in their duties Therefore, I would like to send encouragement to all “MWAs” in performing their duties on election day, 14 May 2023, in the hope that they will receive support. Cooperation from all of you in performing your duties as well as in the past. That will result in the election of members of the House of Representatives this time being orderly, in accordance with the intention of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand that truly states that the election is of the people, by the people, for the people
Source: Thai News Agency