The election of the Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) across the country will be held on December 20, 2020, some people may be engaged or force majeure preventing them from returning home to vote. Which may impair various rights According to the Local Election Act, Section 42
The Internet for People Law Project (iLaw) has identified the right to be restricted. If not going to local elections And the methods of reporting the incident in the event of failure to exercise the right to vote
If not going to the local election this time Will be limited to the following rights
Apply for election as a member of the House of Representatives Or local council members and local administrators Or apply for election as a senator
Apply for selection as a village chief and village headman
Enter the name of the request for the removal of local council members or local administrators.
Hold the position of political official and political official of the Parliament.
Held a position of deputy local administration Local Executive Secretary Assistant Secretary, Local Administrator, Chief Adviser, Local Executive Local management consultant Or local administrative advisory board
Served as secretary to the chairman of the local council Assistant Secretary to Chairman of Local Councils and Secretary to Vice-President of Local Councils
So as not to be restricted Those who are unable to vote must notify the district office. Or the municipal office that is named in the house registration to maintain rights Which requires the following documents
- Notification form for not exercising the right to vote Can be downloaded at https://www.ect.go.th/ect_th/ewt_dl_link.php?nid=419 By filling in the details for only the first page only
- Copy of ID card or house registration With a certified true copy
Which can report by themselves or assign others to submit instead Or sent via registered mail by addressing the envelope to the district registrar Sent to the district office As named in the house registration
You can check if your name is in any area at https://stat.bora.dopa.go.th/Election/enqelectloc
In this regard, the notification of not going to the election Must be informed within 7 days before the election day Ie between 13-19 December 2020 or within 7 days after the election date, i.e. between 21-27 December 2020
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