Rajadamnern Circle discusses Electoral Commission fraud rules
Rajadamnern Circle discusses Electoral Commission fraud rules
selection process “A New Set of Elders” According to the constitution It’s time to start counting after the “current Assembly” ends on May 10.
But before this process begins, the rules “Election Commission” (The Electoral Commission) he wrote and was heavily criticized.
Recently, the Thai Journalists Association He organized a Ratchadamnoen forum on it “Choose new rules Who will win and who will lose?” with representatives from the relevant parties participating
At this stage, the issue of the Electoral Commission’s rules regarding the inclusion of members of the Senate (Senairs) 2024 was raised as the main issue. An echo from the legal academic sector indicates that there will be a problem in the rules written by the Electoral Commission which will make the announcement. Results of the election of senators. According to the calendar of the Electoral Commission July 2 cannot be done when it is combined with the work process of the Electoral Commission which may have problems in terms of work.
with Professor Parinya Thewanaruemitkul Academic Faculty of Law Thammasat University The one who pointed out the problematic legal issue was that the election of senators from 20 groups, which are divided into 3 levels: district level, regional level, and national level, including 6 votes, where there are expected to be hundreds. of thousands of applicants. limiting introduction We adopted the Electoral Commission rules that came out It might make getting to know each other difficult. The regulations that have been issued indicate that this is a problem, particularly in determining penalties.
“I believe that it will not be possible to announce the results of the election on July 2 because of the complicated election process and the Electoral Commission’s rules regarding self-introduction in the election of senators. That is considered a problem. and there are details that limit rights and freedoms beyond reason and the choice may not be obvious that limits the introduction that asks candidates to introduce themselves to Electronically in person only This means you cannot introduce yourself in any other way. Along with specifying penalties for violations such as imprisonment, fines, and revocation of rights, it sees that the Electoral Commission is not the legislative branch that can make the rules themselves. This can be done in accordance with the framework of the Act on raising senators, not the power of the Electoral Commission. Doing more than what is required by law and the constitution,” Parinya said.
This is to eliminate problems affecting the publication of the Senate election results. “Professor Parinya” Recommends that the Electoral Commission amend rules that unreasonably limit the rights of candidates. and determine ways for candidates to get to know each other across regions Including details to make the selection transparent. By providing opportunities for the public and the media to watch and investigate
“What can be done immediately is that the director selects at each level, that is, the audio and video recordings of the selection of each group, each level, be published to ensure transparency. It is believed that when the public is given the opportunity to investigate, it creates transparency. Including allowing spectators and the media to watch the election However, the Electoral Commission has not yet shown clarity on this matter, which it would not be likely that the governor of the region or a district official like official criticizes. Consult with the Journalists’ Association to establish clear guidelines on who is a media person and who can record audio. Cameras can be brought into the area,” said Prof. Parinya.
Although there are issues that could be a problem, the Electoral Commission cannot announce the results of the election of senators. “step” Please note that this is a clear violation of the law. To encourage people to apply with property or to give a pledge Campaigning for people to apply to be elected as senators is not a business. or opening a website Ready to emphasize that encouraging more people to apply is a channel that leads to independent decisions without arrogance.
while “Ratchaphong Jamjirachaiyakul” A representative from iLaw As the person who opened the Senate67 website to provide a place to get to know and research candidates in the Senate, he proved that campaigning for candidates to vote is not wrong. Because of inviting many candidates it will close the hazing channel In the case where the administrative court accepts the request About the rules of the Electoral Commission. As for bringing you in and prepare for a hearing on May 16 if the court rejects the request iLaw will have to reconsider and review the rules again to see if there are still any issues that doable or not.
“Introduction to the applicant only. Encourage the debate process together And even more than that, the Electoral Commission does not have a platform to get to know each other. It is believed that it will definitely encourage movement. However, there are many applications. This is thought to make the capture process difficult. Cross-selection makes it difficult to choose. Because the crossover is random. If he wants to win, he has to buy all the groups. Therefore, it is difficult if there are many candidates. Therefore, it is not wrong to campaign for candidates to vote,” said the representative of iLaw.
While he is in thought “saw” In another 2 days the term will end. “See Suwanphanon” Look at the Election Commission rules as trivial. And on some issues, the Electoral Commission is not confident in what it has written. Therefore, we designed an exception to rely on the Electoral Commission’s rules regarding the election of senators. 2024, Section 5, which requires the Chairman of the Electoral Commission to act in accordance with the rules. But the second paragraph states that In any case that is not specified or there is a necessary reason, the Electoral Commission can exempt or relax compliance with the rules.
From the perspective of the scene “cheap” Think there are opportunities, but not all. It may only be available to certain political parties. Some candidates who have a common interest come together and vote in groups. However, there is still a debate. With the method of moving people to help the party To expect to elect someone else That could cause a problem, that is, it would give many scores the same. But the solution to this is the lottery required by law.
“Gathering for the purpose of influencing the election of Senators. That can cause the election to be unfair or unfair. and it can be a condition that makes the election of elders It is dishonest and impartial, and it makes my generation of elders live a long time. Which I don’t want to happen. Because we have been here for a long time. Wanting a new generation of elders to come and work in the country. We live appropriately. I don’t want to stay too long. We need new people to come in to keep the country calm and orderly,” Seri opined.
At the end of the stage Acharn Parinya asked him a question “A.” For the matter, although the old set of senators were involved. Current Senators “Seree Seri” said that it is only to submit an explanation. I can’t see myself But, he believes, when the power and the responsibilities are gone, that is, they are gone, you don’t ask them The current set of senators must fulfill their responsibilities accordingly the law, such as the election of directors of independent organizations, etc.
2024-05-09 06:21:00
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