Election Commission, People's Network submits a request to the Election Commission to amend the regulations for self-introduction. Criminal penalty creates fear in applicants Close your mouth, your ears and your eyes, the public and the media. The People's Network for the Protection of Rights, Freedom and Fairness is led by Mr. Wara Chanmanee, secretary-general of the network. And those who wish to run for election as a senator (Senator), Mrs. Nanthana Nanthawaropas, who wishes to run for election as a senator, submit a letter to the Election Commission or Election Commission to object and demand that it be suspended. Enforcing the regulations, introducing the Senators, and amending them to be in line with the constitution and democratic principles as much as possible. Mr. Nontawat Laopha, a volunteer with the Youth Election Observation for Democracy Network (wewatch), said that the regulations Frame your introduction strictly. It is to silence the applicant. Silence the media and close the eyes and ears o f the people Therefore, I would like to request that The Election Commission has temporarily suspended enforcement of the regulations. Until there is an amendment to support the principles of free, fair elections and public participation, the Election Commission should set measures and plans to promote awareness. Participation and investigating corruption by the public To be consistent with the Constitution through openness to receive Listen to the voices of the people and the media who will be more affected. To build confidence that The Election Commission will perform its duties fairly. to the media and the public In the Senate election process that will take place in the near future. Mr. Wara said that the Election Commission must not allow regulations to become a barrier to true democracy. The public must be involved as much as possible. Let the media have the right to freedom to present news. and allow candidates to provide information to the people. The Election Commission should not allow regulations to get in the way of true democracy. 'Senators are one of 500 people in the parliament who are directly connected to the public sector. Therefore, today we have come to demand. Election Commission says not to block public participation Candidate freedom or the media,' Mr. Wara said. Mrs. Nanthana said that she agreed with Mr. Panus Tassaniyanon, former dean of the Faculty of Law. Thammasat University File a lawsuit with the Administrative Court requesting the revocation of certain provisions of this regulation. But the Administrative Court has scheduled a hearing for May 16, when it is expected that the decree for selecting senators has already been issued. Therefore, it must be submitted directly to the Election Commission to encourage it to be seen that this regulation has an effect on fear. It does not encourage applicants to introduce themselves to the public. The Election Commission should therefore improve the regulations to be consistent. with the facts and in time for the decree on selecting senator s to come out 'The Election Commission regulations that have been issued stipulate that if a candidate makes a mistake there is a criminal penalty for introducing himself. It is something that creates fear. Even though the selection of senators This time is new. People were not aware of this before. Therefore, if the applicant introduces himself incorrectly There should not be a criminal penalty. Also, introduce yourself to the applicants themselves. No one knows who wishes to apply because the Election Commission does not have a communication channel about who will be a candidate. This is blocking the applicants themselves. And it should not be limited to making recommendations only to fellow applicants. The public should also be aware because even though they are not elected, the Senators are representatives of the Thai people. Should be able to know the history of the applicant. And there is a part in watching this selection. Therefore, when people come out to protest The Election Commission should listen . And there is still time to improve. Regulations to avoid being criticized and gossiped by the public that The Election Commission does not support the selection of senators. and did not encourage all citizens to receive information about this election,' Mrs. Nanthana said. Mrs. Nanthana also said that by coming today she did not intend to file a lawsuit. Didn't want legal action to be initiated. It is a request for sympathy. Understanding from the Election Commission, but if the Election Commission does not consider revising the rules and improving them, it means that the Election Commission does not support democratic selection. which will make the image of The Election Commission itself is damaged. Source: Thai News Agency