Election Commission of Chiang Mai Preparing to receive candidates for MPs, divided into districts

Chiang Mai 2 Apr – Election Commission of Chiang Mai Preparing the location and rehearsing the staff Support for constituency-divided MPs candidates that may have up to 440 people tomorrow (3 Apr. Oh, my God.)

Mr. Noppadol Suya, Director of the Office of the Election Commission of Chiang Mai Province together with the Election Director of the constituency and admissions officers Meeting to clarify and rehearse the process for applying for election of members of the House of Representatives constituencies Chiang Mai Province, number 10 constituencies at the 80th Birthday Anniversary Celebration Hall, Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization The application date is set to start tomorrow (April 3) as the first day until April 7.

Mr. Noppadon said that today the admissions committee has rehearsed in the case. that applicants come before 8:30 a.m., it is assumed that everyone comes together Which requires a lottery to arrange the order of those who will submit documents in order to receive a candidate's identification number to use in the campaign Including the process of reviewing documents, qualifications, access to the admissions area. with only one follower Including applicants must prepare all documents as specified by the regulations along with an application fee of 10,000 baht per person.

For Chiang Mai, there are 10 electoral districts and there are 44 active parties in Chiang Mai, meaning that each party can send candidates to every constituency. If submitted completely, there will be up to 440 candidates for MPs from the 2019 election statistics for all 9 districts with more than 300 candidates sent.

This year, Chiang Mai voter A total of 1,330,000 people, and there are 78,735 new voters, with District 10 (Hod, Omkoi, Doi Tao, Mae Chaem and some parts of Mae Rim) having the most number of new voters, 10,780 people, and expecting this year there will be elections. 85% more from 83.33%

For those who will come to support the candidates at the Election Commission of Chiang Mai Set up a place in front of the auditorium which is a multi-purpose courtyard with chairs and tents However, they can cheer and give flowers to support the applicants, but the use of loudspeakers or theatre is prohibited. after receiving the application number Cheerleaders to set up a parade Or a team to help campaign. The Election Commission has a regulation that it must not exceed 20 people and must be registered at Provincial Election Commission first to get the right to be a campaign assistant

Security Preparedness Section There are 13 police officers, both in and out of uniform, as well as taking care of traffic, in total, confident that they are ready and will be able to take care of the recruitment of MPs smoothly. until the application deadline

Mr. Noppadol Suya confirmed that he was ready in all aspects, both personnel and equipment to be used for recruitment. To be neat and transparent, convenient and fast in terms of application Water trucks will also be coordinated to spray moisture around the recruitment management site. To reduce the value of PM 2.5 dust that exceeds the standard improve air quality Ready to invite eligible candidates to apply for MPs to apply on April 3-7, 2023, and warn those who are disqualified and have prohibited characteristics. If coming to apply or have the party nominate itself as a list candidate considered an offense There is a rate of imprisonment of 1-10 years, a fine of 20,000-200,000 baht, or the right to vote for 20 years is revoked if holding office. MPs must return all their remuneration or emoluments to the House of Representatives.

For constituencies in Chiang Mai, there are a total of 2,722 constituencies divided into 10 constituencies, using a total of more than 30,000 personnel, from the constituency election commissioner, constituency commissioner, constituency commissioner, district commissioner, constituency committee. which the province of Chiang Mai Heads of government departments, sheriffs and people who come together in the polls to be held. which the election vote It will start at 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

As for the list of voters, the district and LAO will announce the list of voters by April 18, 2023, and a letter will be sent to the host to check the list and Acknowledge the polling station that you have the right to vote by April 23, 2023 after completing voting. There will be a report to the district coordination center and report to the Provincial Election Commission to report the results in real time. since the closing time Until counting the votes at the polling station It is expected that the result will be informally known about 2-3 hours from the start of the closing of the chest. But depending on the area in the wilderness, some points may have communication signal problems. May get information later than other units But probably no later than 11:00 p.m. on the day of the vote. The ECT will then report the results on the ECT's official website within 5 days.

For whistleblowers Rewards will be awarded from 100,000 baht or more, but not more than 1 million baht for those who report clues leading to prosecution. .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency