The Office of the Election Commission (EC) has set May 22, 2022, which is the 8th anniversary of the National Council for Peace and Order coup d’etat, as a D-Day in giving people The BMA came out to exercise their right to use their voices to select people they like and use them for administrative duties, taking care of the suffering and happiness of the people of the capital.
During the last week, the campaigning of each candidate became more intense, each raising policies, showing intense visions, slashing. to dominate the hearts of the city residents as much as possible But if looking at the results of the popularity survey of each applicant through the polling office, “Chatchart Sitthiphan”, candidate for Bangkok governor, independent number 8, has always been a favorite.
Followed by “Suchatchavee Suwansawat” candidate for Bangkok governor from Democrat Party No. 4 “Pol Gen Asawin Kwanmuang” candidate for Bangkok governor Independence No. 6 “Wirot Lakkhana-Adisorn” Candidate for Bangkok Governor from Kao Klai Party No. 1, “Pol. Lt. Sita Thiwaree” candidate for Bangkok governor, Thai Sang Thai Party No. 11 and “Sakolthee Phattiyakul” candidate. Independent Bangkok Governor No. 3
When counting the numbers of people in Bangkok Found the number of eligible persons A total of 4,402,944 people were able to vote in 50 districts, 6,817 polling stations, 1,705,437 households, divided into 2,004,521 men and 2,398,423 women.
Crossing over to see the sound of the “army”, which has many units distributed in Bangkok, including the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, the Royal Thai Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defense found that the sound of the troops and military family There are hundreds of thousands. If you count it, it’s a quiet power. Because this number of sounds can measure the result of losing or winning. If there is a pour for any one But that’s in the past.
because in the present situation believes that in the democratic era where “military” differently enter the Royal Thai Army and perform their duties It would be difficult to force a vote for any candidate. The more directing the troops or their families and bringing the soldiers to check the ballot for this person or specify the number the more impossible
Because any movement of the military “army” will be caught on social media. which seems to be a magic eye, keeping an eye on it, making it possible in this era “Commanders” of all levels do not dare to do it. to put yourself at risk for the future
especially General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense passed to “Commander of the Armed Forces” to hand over the policy to subordinate practice unit level to charge the troops in regards to electoral behavior in accordance with the rights and duties in the legal framework of the democratic era
In which the “Ministry of Defense”, Col. Wanchana Sawadee, Deputy Spokesman of the Ministry of Defense give the view that The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces continue to fully support the election of the Bangkok governor, including facilitating the location, vehicles and public relations.
In the past, there have been requests to campaign in the military unit. This can be done because the army provides opportunities for all sectors. All political parties and independent candidates but let the campaigning in the military Must make a request for permission first. Then the military unit will notify the Election Commission (EC) and Bangkok so that the military unit can facilitate.
“The army is open to the military to exercise their rights. in order while emphasizing on the matter of being neutral, whether during elections or beyond elections Because the military is open to everyone with the right to make their own decisions and is as democratic as possible. Including the military, we will come to support and facilitate if the Election Commission requests to coordinate. both the organization of military personnel security Facilitation of vehicles or managing traffic in conjunction with the police and the local area so that the elections will go in peace”
In addition, if arbitrary personnel are found to take action in an individual that renders an unfair election. The military already has a statutory penalty rate. If found guilty In addition to the rules of the army, there will also be military disciplinary penalties. Both the military court and the normal court The military officials insist that they will receive more punishment than civilians if they break the law. In the event that the law of the country cannot be held against which in the past we have to see to bring justice to the troops as well
“I would like to reaffirm that the military is neutral. and is ready to support elections in every electoral field to be orderly and willing to support all sectors in organizing elections to be as clean and fair as possible.”
In the “Army” section is an army with military units. The most military camps in Bangkok, Gen. Narongphan Jitkaewtae, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, ordered the support of the radio station. Television in the Royal Thai Army in public relations Election date notification election process academic knowledge including campaigning for troops, families and people to exercise their right to vote anti-voice sales for the elections to be fair and fair
Including the “Commanders” at all levels to be neutral. Adhere to rules and encourage troops to exercise their rights. including preparing to support elections If the Election Commission has requested strictly adhere to the guidelines of the Royal Thai Army in supporting the 2019 elections that have been set to ensure that the elections are conducted in a fair and orderly manner
However, what the “army” expects and must be successful is to ask all personnel to act as people. because when they do not wear uniforms, they go to serve the people according to the constitution is to go to the polls as you want there will be no guidance
which has a policy and talk between “Army Leaders” and “Commanders” are forbidden to lead. because when he is in the booth, he cannot force him and cannot be forced because the military has no interest in elections So ask everyone to consider choosing a good person. and people with good ideas come to act as agents to manage the work, making Bangkok people happy and able to solve problems as everyone wants.
Author : Yuttachakkeaw
Graphics: Anon Chantanant