Voters must cast ballot, or else: EC

Voters must cast ballot, or else: EC

Loss of rights threatened for no-shows

The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) on Saturday warned voters to exercise their duties in Sunday’s provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections, or else see some of their electoral rights revoked for a two-year period.

According to the EC, the two-year ban would affect two main electoral rights — the right to contest national and local elections as well as rights to serve in administrative offices at local and national levels.

Those who fail to cast votes in the PAO elections on Sunday or who fail to notify their reasons would not be able to run as an MP or senator. Neither will they be able to run for provincial, local or village administration seats. In addition, the EC would also repeal the voters’ rights to submit their…