The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning to the basic public, stating that carrying clothes with political celebration logos or names of candidates in the course of the upcoming common election on May thirteen and 14 could probably be thought of illegal campaigning, resulting in hefty fines and even imprisonment.
According to election legislation, all political campaigns should be concluded by 6pm on the day prior to voting day. This year, campaigning might be banned from 6pm on May thirteen via 6pm on May 14, as per a discover posted by the Royal Thai Police.
The notice reads, “It is forbidden for anyone to campaign by any means, whether or not it is harmful to a candidate or a political party. Refrain from displaying symbols which would possibly be considered campaign advertisements in your clothes, bags, or hats, together with logos, numbers, and symbols of political parties or candidates, especially when entering a polling station.” The police additionally cautioned that violation of these guidelines could lead to up to six months in jail, a nice of up to 10,000 baht, or each.
In addition to restrictions on political apparel, a ban on the sale of alcohol has been imposed throughout the nation, ranging from 6pm on May 13 until 6pm on May 14. Violating this ban may end in a fine of up to 10,000 baht or imprisonment for as much as six months, or each.
The police notice released before early voting on May 7 also included a ban on “alcohol distribution” and “alcohol consumption gathering.” There are presently Endorsed that the rules will be altered on the first voting day..