Thailand has officially entered election mode. From September 24, if it follows the schedule set by the Election Commission (EC), an election may be held in early May 2023. Election campaigns can be difficult. Because there are various rules that make the applicant randomly vulnerable to wrongdoing.
The Election Commission's secretary-general said that the former election law had only 30-40 days for the campaign, but the current law complicates the campaign.
There are both 180 days before Election Day and 180 days until Election Day.
During that time, candidates and political parties were prohibited from breaking the electoral law.
because of the Election Commission's campaign rules
Candidates and political parties
therefore risk breaking the law, such as a general meeting of the party
launch of applicants
Making a party project with the people that is supported by the political party development fund.
Voting primaries, etc. In addition, candidates and parties must comply with the electoral law.
especially Section 73
For example, the preparation or giving of assets such as distribution of things to help flood victims.
prohibition of theatrical performances
and prohibiting banquets, etc. But Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs, said the minister has the right to distribute money or things.
This will make an election in good faith.
Or is it fair?
Moreover, it is not known whether
The government will confirm that
This government is not an acting government.
but a government with full authority
Is it the same as in the 2019 election? If it is confirmed and no one can object
would mean that during the campaign
The government has the power to implement various policies.
to bring out the budget
to vote freely
Is it a campaign or buy a vote?
using the state budget that comes from the tax of the people
to buy people's votes
and may use government officials
or civil servants favoring the election
In spite of an offense under Section 78 of the Election Law, he faces a sentence of 1 to 10 years in prison and 20 years for revocation of the right to vote.
If the Election Commission begins to apply the iron rule from 180 days before the expiration of the House of Representatives on March 23, 2023 and continues to be strict. After the decree was announced, the election was 45 days, a total of 225 days, almost a year. Will make the campaign fall into a tense atmosphere. Opposite of democracy that has to move continuously.