Chonburi May 7 – Election Commission chairman confirms registered people have exercised their right to vote in time Even though the queue is long But definitely exercised Ensuring those registered and failing to exercise their rights must report the reason for not exercising their rights. revealed 92 complaints
Mr. Itthiporn Boonprakong, chairman of the Election Commission (ECT) said after attending the pre-election observation at Ban Suan Municipality Community Hall, Muang District, Chon Buri Province that more than 182,000 people have registered to exercise their right to vote in advance. So far there have not been any reports of abnormalities. Including in other provinces. Are there any issues that need to be addressed? Which has not been reported as an unusual event.
The President of the Election Commission said that there are now 92 complaints across the country, in Chonburi Province, there are 14 complaints in the 2019 election, but so far no complaints have been reported. However, there is still time until 5:00 p.m. If arriving at the polling place at 5:00 p.m. but having to wait in a long queue Do not worry that you will not be able to use the right. Because we will set aside some space for you. Those who arrive before 5:00 p.m. will definitely exercise their rights.
“As for those who registered by mistake, they cannot vote today. Ask for cooperation to notify the reason for not exercising the right from today until May 13, and after the election day, which is May 15-21, which can report the reason for not exercising the right in many ways. The easiest is through the Smart Vote application. to prevent certain political rights from being restricted,” Mr. Ittiporn said.
The President of the Election Commission spoke about the complaint process. All complaints will go through an investigation and fact-gathering process. If it is found that there is sufficient evidence, it will enter the investigation process according to the investigation and inquiry regulations of the Election Commission of Thailand.
When asked about the current news, some candidates are related to gambling sites, Mr. Ittiporn said that he had not received any news. If notified, it must be checked. and if found to be wrong The Act on the election of MPs must go through the review process. which takes some time Because if the decision is made early, the judicial process will be affected. If any event able to report further Election Commission through multiple channels
The President of the Election Commission mentioned that the report of the results of this election was reported in almost real time. which is like every election which will be counted in front of every unit, totaling 95,249 units, will be counted immediately after 5:00 p.m., and each unit’s score will be announced in front of the unit after the vote has been counted. After that, the points for each unit will be added together. After the unit has closed the announcement of the score in front of the unit will be sent to the district center who will fill out the information to disseminate to the public further.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency