Province-level voting to proceed despite eligibility concerns

Province-level voting to proceed despite eligibility concerns
Senate individuals arrive in Bangkok on June 9 for their votes. Despite issues that ballot officials have failed to weed out unsuitable candidates, the Election Commission (EC ) is prepared to deal with provincial-level voting in the Senate vote scheduled for Sunday. ( Photo: Vruth Hirunyatheb)

Despite issues that ballot officials have failed to weed out unsuitable candidates, the Election Commission (EC ) is ready to deal with provincial-level voting in the Senate vote scheduled for Sunday.

Even though there is no common vote, the government is being urged to observe the provincial and national levels of voting to increase voter engagement and clarity.

The Office of the Election Commission and the municipal election offices you receive calls from those engaged in monitoring the vote.

23 645 individuals who completed the district-level selection process on June 9 may be eligible for provincial-level election in 77 regions. Sunday’s round may make 3, 080 candidates across the country.

On June 26 at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi, the winners will compete for 200 votes at the federal level. On July 2, the election results are anticipated to become released.

A group of Loei candidates have also filed a complaint with the Administrative Court asking for an order before Sunday’s voting.

One of the petition, Jirasak Noiklam, stated that the organization is requesting court action to stop any harm from surveys officials ‘ reported incompetence.

They are accused of failing to adequately assess each candidate’s credentials, some of whom allegedly lied about their areas of expertise or work and were reportedly paid by politicians to participate in the election.

The poll officers at both the city and provincial levels have repeatedly complained about the candidates ‘ qualifications and asserted that they have no power to look into them.

He claimed that the Administrative Court should decide on the ballot officials ‘ authority and duty in relation to the candidate exam.

The party had previously sued a group of 28 prospects for contesting the election despite knowing they were unqualified.

Khoompong Phumkhiew, the party’s representative, said the applicants with doubtful backgrounds lied about their profession and thus were not available. He said the crime carries prison term of between one to 10 years, a good between 20, 000 and 200, 000 ringgit, and a 20- time restrictions from contesting any votes.

These people stepped up in the election despite the severe penalties, and their membership has questioned the legitimacy of the new Senate, he continued.

Following a complaint that one poll was n’t t counted, the EC reportedly ordered a recall of the June 9 election in Bangkok’s Bang Khen area. Apparently, the inter-group voting involving Group C required a tell.

During that, 84 votes were used. With three vote ruled as spoilt, the last count may have produced 81 vote. However, simply 80 were reported.