Look at the criteria for campaigning in the 5G era Election Commission opens a channel to protect avatars
Only 1 week leftonly to know that those candidates MPs and political parties volunteering to compete in the elections in 2023, which numbers or numbers will be used in campaigning to ask for votes from the people’s brothers and sisters? Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has issued an announcement requiring election applications MPs on a constituency basis Between April 3-7, while applying for elections List of MPs Applications open between 4-7 April.
Of course, this election is extremely important. Because it will determine the future destiny of Thailand in which direction it will go, because there will be only one time in four years when people can exercise their rights. Go to the booth to the tip of the pen, choose loved ones and favorite parties to be representatives to run the country.
Therefore, the applicant MPs and political parties both old and new pages different strategies, policies and campaigns Come out to show and fight with each other. to hope to score and sweep the chair MPs to meet the goals set as much as possible.
Therefore, in addition to the profile of the candidate and the popularity of the political party even labeling Entering the area, walking and knocking on the door of people’s houses The opening stage of the keynote speech shows the candidates. Expressing vision and open policy Another important tool that is consistent with the current situation is campaigning through electronic channels.
Due to the lifestyle of people in the 5G era, they consume information and news. Through social media a lot, the Election Commission has therefore issued a regulation. Election Commission on how to campaign and prohibited characteristics in electing MPs in order to comply with technology and enter the changing era.
The said regulations prescribe the method of electronic election campaigning as follows:
Candidates, political parties or anyone can use electronic voting methods by themselves. Or assign or hire a person to act on your behalf by means of websites, social media, YouTube, applications, email, SMS, all other electronic media, whether LINE, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.
by candidates, political parties or anyone can specify the name, photo, applicant identification number Names and symbols of political parties, policies, mottoes, slogans, specific background information about candidates or political parties, along with the name, surname, address of the employer, manufacturer, number and date, month, year produced in a clearly visible area.
At the same time, candidates must inform the methods, details, channels, and duration of electronic election campaigning. Including other relevant evidence according to the specified form Let the director of the Provincial Election Commission know from the date of application for election onwards. or before conducting an electronic election campaign
for electronic voting To a person who is not a candidate or a member of a political party who wishes to campaign electronically for any candidate or political party Show first and last name or the name of the juristic person, or may display initials, symbols, or any marks that can identify the person who operates produced media must specify the name and surname of the author
Individuals who are not candidates and are not members of political parties E-election campaign spending with one item of expense exceeding the amount prescribed by law That person shall notify the said expenses to the candidate or political party. and the candidate shall notify the director of the Provincial Election Commission’s office. As for political parties, notify the Secretary-General of the Election Commission of Thailand.
In the event that a candidate or political party agrees or does not oppose spending on electronic election campaigns by a person who is not a candidate and is not a member of a political party Such expenses shall be included as expenses of that candidate or political party.
for electronic voting campaigns If it is found that a candidate or political party or anyone using online or social channels to campaign incorrectly electoral offenses whether the monarchy Get involved in the campaign, use actors, singers, hosts to help campaign for elections for themselves. Including the use of harsh, aggressive, vulgar or inciting words, the committee can order to make changes. or delete the information and the Secretary-General shall promptly notify the candidates of political parties or any person who acts in violation of the regulations in order to comply with the order.
If the information is not amended or deleted within the specified period, the Secretary-General of the Election Commission of Thailand notifies the relevant government agencies to take action in accordance with their powers and duties. and internet service providers consider implementing If there is an expense, that candidate or political party must also be responsible.
However, editing, changing or deleting information Mistakes cannot be overridden if they have been successfully committed. can be used as a cause for the investigation or inquiry committee to make a decisive decision
The electronic campaign If the conditions are not met The maximum penalty is imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both.
Police Capt. Chanin Noylek Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission explained in an activity forum to promote accurate knowledge and understanding about consensus elections in the 2023 general election of members of the House of Representatives that electronic campaigning able to do Whether it’s via Line, Facebook, Instagram, but if there are expenses, they must be included in the election expenses. especially youtube and must inform the way Election Commission or Secretary General The Election Commission also knows which channels to use. How is the page so that the Election Commission can monitor and control Because during the election there will be “incarnate” A large number May come to slander and cause damage, so when notified, the Election Commission will be able to supervise and inspect
If there are other people or fans To help campaign electronically can be done, but if the cost exceeds 5,000 baht, the applicant must be notified. If there are fans who come to help campaign and find that it is not the desired direction Must hurry to inform to suspend If not stopped, prosecution will be required. Therefore, these things must be careful. If his fans do it the way the candidate or political party likes There are expenses in excess of 5,000 baht, it must be notified and collected as expenses.
“For electronic voting, the Provincial Election Commission and The Central Election Commission will have a war room to inspect. perform as much as possible If the campaign is incorrect The Election Commission can order to amend can be deleted or replaced But if the applicant MPs or political parties do not edit, change or delete. The Election Commission will notify relevant agencies to take action. And come to charge the expenses later, ”deputy secretary-general of the Election Commission reiterated.
After applying for election electronic media campaign How colorful and intense will it be, which candidate and which party will win the hearts of voters? Or will open the channel to be framed – attacked from competitors…“EC” must be prepared to deal with it well
