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AI In-brief 1 Oct 14:16

EC announces dos and don’ts for parties, candidates and ministers in next 180 days

Thailand's Election Commission (EC) issued strict rules for political parties, candidates, and office holders, effective for 180 days leading up to the House of Representatives' term expiration on March 23, 2023.
The guidelines permit attendance at personal ceremonies like weddings and funerals, but prohibit cash or valuable gifts; financial contributions for materials are allowed, provided they are not attributed to a party or candidate, and hosted events must avoid excessive grandeur.
Campaigning activities are restricted, including a ban on hiring individuals for rallies, requiring management permission for school campaigns, and forbidding the distribution of aid or materials during public disasters.
Ministers and state agencies are allowed to perform their normal official duties and public appearances but are strictly prohibited from engaging in any actions that could be interpreted as election campaigning.

AI In-brief Yesterday 19:42

Former TV anchor Ubonrat Thaonoi has been appointed assistant government spokesperson to revitalize the Thai government's image and combat misinformation following declining popularity.
Leveraging her decade of media experience, familiar public persona, and extensive social media following (over 450,000 Facebook followers), she aims to directly connect government policies with the public.
Her initial tasks include hosting a new government TV program, actively debunking political rumors and false accusations on social media, and warning against the spread of fake news to restore public trust.