Bangkok: Police reveal that more than 17,000 officers have been dispatched to maintain order in the selection of senators. At this time, no abnormalities have been found. including vote buying, hazing, and lobbying.
Police Lieutenant General Kornchai Klaiklueng, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Went to the area to observe the voting for the Senate and also inspected the security operations of the police.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Kornchai said that from traveling to inspect voting for senators in the areas of Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Bang Kapi District, Bangkok, which is the area with the most candidates for senators in Bangkok, 99 people. Three people did not come to report themselves. The selection process was as determined by the Election Commission. As for the police, they have a mission to provide security regarding ballots. It has now been sent to the selection point of the Senate. Once selected, the card will be collected and awaiting verification. This is similar to voting for MP elections.
In the event that there is corruption, look at the methods and be found guilty according to The Election Commission Act regarding the acquisition of senators will proceed with notification. Some of which have already begun to operate, but not many, such as Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There are claims that applicants are being hired. which must be proven
A total of more than 17,000 police officers were used to move the cards. maintain security There are some points that would like to be added. Because I fear that there may be something unusual. As for those who came to observe, it was found that there were various groups. Which is considered a good thing to see if there is anything suspicious in each election district or not. So far, no abnormalities have been found. Both matters of vote buying, hazing, and lobbying have not been reported yet.
When asked whether there was any movement of political groups in selecting senators or not, Pol. Lt. Gen. Kornchai said that everywhere there are political groups. A
s for whether it will be involved in choosing or not, there is no need to prove it. But if there is still no fault There is no evidence. The police will not go in and do anything. But we’re already following it. Both visiting the area and following on social media Whether anyone has behavior in an inviting manner that is considered to be blocking the selection of Senators or not, which we are looking at.
Source: Thai News Agency