Administrative Court, The Administrative Court scheduled to read an order requesting revocation of the Election Commission’s regulations for introducing senators. This May 24, “Prachatai” pointed out that even the Election Commission has revised some regulations. But it also affects applicants in the media-entertainment field.
The Central Administrative Court has scheduled a hearing in the case of Mr. Thewarit Maneechai, editor of Prachatai News Agency. Filed a lawsuit against the Election Commission (EC) asking to revoke the Election Commission’s regulations regarding self-introduction in selecting senators, B.E. 2024, because they saw that Such regulations are contrary to the constitution. Especially in the case of not allowing candidates to become senators. Including the media publishing the introduction of the candidates to the public for the public to receive. This causes a lack of public participation according to the rights provided by the constitution. Both parties traveled to give evidence to the c
ourt readily. On the plaintiff’s side, Mr. Thewarit Maneechai, editor of Prachatai News Agency, came by himself. Meanwhile, the Election Commission assigned the legal department to be a representative to explain to the court.
After investigating for more than 3 hours, Mr. Thewarit revealed that today’s hearing is a good sign. Because the Election Commission has informed the court that it has revised the said regulations in sections 7 and 8 that allow applicants who are selected to be senators to introduce themselves through social media. However, Regulation 11 (2 ) (5) There is also an impact on applicants working in the mass media and performing arts who may have problems. In the case of revealing one’s identity Including showing your abilities through various types of public media, there may be problems with complaints that Violating the regulations for selecting senators. There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. and the court ordered the revocat
ion of that person’s voting rights for a period of 5 years, which from the said regulations This may cause those who wish to apply to not dare to apply. However, they must wait for the court’s decision on what direction to order on May 24th.
Reporters report that tomorrow (May 16) the Central Administrative Court has scheduled a hearing in the case where Mr. Panus Tasaneeyanon, former dean of the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, and others filed a lawsuit requesting revocation of the said regulations at 1:30 p.m.
Source: Thai News Agency