It can be said that the wait is over for Bangkokians to have the opportunity to vote. “Governor of Bangkok” and “Member of the Bangkok Council” (Sor. Kor.) in 9 years on 22 May.
This may be the first election for many people. And many people may still be confused regarding voting because there are two cards to choose from. Bangkok governor and Sor Kor.
todayBangkok online businessI will summarize the practices and prohibitions in the election of the townspeople this time, how to prepare?
First of all, you must understand the subject of role and authority of the Bangkok Governor before that the scope of workBangkok governor What are the powers and duties?
including the role of Sor Kor. that have roles and duties and are related to “Governor of Bangkok” and how the people
by applicantGovernor of BangkokThis time, there were a total of 31 people, divided into 25 male applicants and 6 female applicants as follows:
- Powers and duties of the Bangkok Governor.
BangkokFormat the rule accordingly. Bangkok Public Administration Act, B.E. 2528 (1985), which has powers and duties as prescribed in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act, B.E. 2528, Section 89, as follows:
1. Maintaining public order
2. Registration as required by law
3. Prevent and mitigate public disasters
4. Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the country
5. Town planning
6. Arrangement and maintenance on land or water and drainage
7. Traffic Management and Traffic Engineering
8. Promotion and Support of Police Stations and other agencies in the performance of duties under Articles 1 – 7.
9. Transportation
10. Establishment and control of markets, wharfs, crossings and parking lots
11. Public maintenance
12. Building control
13. Improving slum areas and housing management
14. Providing and maintaining recreational facilities
15. Development and conservation of the environment
16. Maintenance of arts, customs and local wisdom and good local culture
17. Utilities
18. Public health family health and medical treatment
19. Arrangement and control of cemeteries and crematoriums
20. Pet Control
21. Organizing and controlling animal slaughter
22. Control of safety, order and hygiene in theaters and other public places
23. Education management in accordance with the national education plan as well as to promote and support education management
24. Public utilities
25. Synthesis Society
26. Promotion of sports
27. Occupational Promotion
28. Commerce of Bangkok
29. Other duties as specified by law to be the powers of the governor of the province, district, municipality or as required by the Council of Ministers. or the Minister of Interior assigns or the law states that it is the duty of Bangkok
- Powers and duties of the Sor.
It is divided into 4 main functions:
1. Considering the annual expenditure budget, such as considering the annual budget of the BMA each year which is like the role of MPs in the National Assembly considering the enactment of the Annual Budget Expenditure Act
2. Submit a motion to inspect and monitor the administration of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in order for the BMA to improve changes or corrections in various fields It is like acting as a counterbalance for the administration of the Cabinet, but in Bangkok, there will be a structure ranging from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to 18 administrative offices such as the Medical Office, the Office of Municipal Affairs, the Office of the Environment.
3. Join as a member of the Extraordinary Committee of the Council BMA to control and monitor the results of the administration or investigate any matter under the authority of Bangkok, 11 faculties, consisting of
1) The committee examines the minutes of the meeting and considers disclosing the minutes of the meeting secretly.
2) Board of Education and Culture
3) Public Works and Town Planning Committee
4) Public Health Commission
5) Cleanliness and Environment Committee
6) Economic, Monetary, Fiscal and Budget Monitoring Committee
7) Governance and Peacekeeping Committee
8) Community Development and Social Welfare Committee
9) Bangkok Council Affairs Committee
10) Traffic, Transport and Drainage Commission
11) Tourism and Sports Committee
4. As a representative of the people who have been elected at the district level There is also a duty to coordinate and help resolve the heat for the people in the area.
- The right to elect the governor of Bangkok. and S.K.A.
right to chooseappoint the governor of BangkokMust be named in the constituency. (Bangkok) for at least 1 year in a row up to the election day If the house registration is moved from one district to another Together, they have a period of 1 year in a row up to the election day. can exercise the right to vote in the district as listed in the house registration
electionBangkok Council Member (Sor. Kor.) to hold an administrative district as an electoral district. There are a total of 50 constituencies. Voters must have their names listed on the constituencies house registration for one year.
If the house registration is moved from one district to stay in another district for less than a year, will not have a list of eligible voters Bangkok Council members at the new district and must request to add the name of the voter Sor Kor. at the new district and must request to add the name of the voter S. Kor.
You can check your rights at: http://www.ect.go.th
- If you do not wish to exercise your rights, you can notify the following:
Must notify the reasons for being unable to exercise the right to vote before or following the election day within 7 days, namely:
1. Before the election day between 15-21 May 2022
2. After the election day between 23-29 May 2022
by requesting a form Sor. Specify the identification number and address according to the house registration. File with the local district registrar in person. or assign others or send via registered mail or notify electronically through the website www.bora.dopa.go.th or www.ect.go.th or Smart Vote app
- Bangkok governor’s election card and S.K.A.
for ballot color There will be a total of 2 colors as follows.
- The “Brown” ballot will be the card used to vote for the Bangkok Governor, A4 size.
- The “Pink” ballot is a ballot used for voting “Sor Kor”, A5 size.
- If you want to select any applicant Place a cross (x) in the box you wish to select.
- If the right person does not want to vote for anyone Please tick a cross (x) in the box do not wish to select any applicants. (which will be in the lower right corner of that card)
- However, the “Good Card” feature is a card marked with a cross (x) only if it is a mark or other symbol. will be considered invalid
- When the right is completed Please bring your ballot paper and drop it on the chest by yourself. and must be lowered into the chest to be of the right type
image from website Office of the Election Commission
- Prohibition in the election of the Bangkok governor.
1. Whoever knows that he is not entitled to vote Do not go to vote or trying to vote at a polling station
2. Do not intentionally damage one’s own ballot card, damage it, cause it to become invalid. or trying to turn the bad card into a valid card
3. Prohibit those who do not have Thai nationality came to help in the election
4. It is forbidden to organize or gamble with bets on the outcome of the election.
5. No campaigning for elections by any means. Even if it’s you or it’s a penalty for the applicant from 6:00 p.m. on the day before Election Day until the end of the election day
6. Do not use any tool or device to photograph the ballot so that the ballot marks can be seen in the polling place.
7. The sale, distribution, distribution or catering of any kind of liquor is prohibited in the constituency between 6:00 p.m. between the day before Election Day and 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.
8. Do not call, receive or accept money. property or any other benefit for oneself or others to vote for or not to select any candidate or refrain from voting for any candidate
9. Do not make a false statement so that others may misunderstand that any applicant has committed a violation. or not complying with the electoral law or to pretend any candidate’s right to vote has been revoked or the right to stand for election
10. Do not intentionally mark another. or write any message on the ballot other than the voting mark
11. Do not take the ballot from the polling station. unless it is an act of duty and power
All booths in 50 districts will be open for the public to vote on Sunday, May 22, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. On this day (May 21), all alcoholic beverages will be suspended. from 6:00 p.m. to 0:00 a.m. on May 22
and for applicantsBangkok governor and Sor Kor. can vote no later than 6:00 p.m. on May 21
Reference information :
Bangkok website , public relations office Bangkok
