"Chai Nakhonchai" responded to the royal command. Before assuming duties as the new Election Commission, he emphasized adhering to the law for the benefit of the people. What is right is right? What's wrong is wrong Not afraid to tour Not afraid of political pressure Earning a salary from public taxes
Reporters reported that The Election Commission Office (EC) organized a ceremony to receive the royal command. Appointment of Mr. Chai Nakhonchai as a member of the Election Commission (EC), with Mr. Itthiporn Boonprakong, Chairman of the Election Commission, attending the ceremony along with the Election Commission. Secretary-General of the Election Commission and executives of the Election Commission Office At 9:09 a.m. Mr. Sawang Bunmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission Inviting the Royal Command Entering the ceremony location and read the royal command of the appointment in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King. Then Mr. Chai paid his respects. Opening flower cones to pay homage Ready to pay respects Then the Election Commission and those who attended the ceremony Sing together to sing royal anthems
Reporters reported that previously Mr. Chai had paid homage to Brahma and sacred objects at the government center. For good fortune Before taking on official duties For performing his duties as Election Commission, Mr. Chai used Mr. Chatchai's office. Chan Phrai Sri who had previously left their duties
Mr. Chai said after accepting the new position that he intended to do something better. During the election period, I saw that there were many people complaining. If you think you're stuck in anything, you want to come in and help push for something better. The first problem that should be solved is to try to understand. Because the law stipulates that The Election Commission takes care of policy and the office does administrative work. But people assume that The Election Commission takes care of everything. which is not like that So I want to understand. And if you get stuck in anything, you'll be able to help fix it. I think that everyone will get what they like. It will be a good thing to have a positive effect on the country.
“As for the election work which is related to the political side, it is seen that politics depends on what people think. But as the Election Commission, we must follow the law. Cannot do anything other than what is specified by law. Because if politics drives something, then we do something that isn't right. The problems that follow will happen to us. So we have to look at what the law has written for us to do. Because the law is written for the benefit of the entire country. We have to do it primarily for the benefit of the entire country,” Mr. Chai said.
When asked repeatedly, Aren't you afraid of pressure from politics? Mr. Chai said what pressure would he put on it? We don't take his salary. Government salaries are not But he earns his salary from public taxes. I think if he has a problem then let's talk. Find a solution to the problem, for example, this law is stuck in use. Let's talk to find a solution. Might change the law I think that every matter has a solution. But it depends on how we choose the solution to solve the problem. So that everyone can live happily There's no problem.
“If we think about the trend, we will be worried about whether the tour will take place or not. But we don't use social media. I don't care much. In some matters, they also have to look at what is appropriate and what is appropriate. Society must live together in agreement. Not everyone aims for their own goals. Everyone has rights. But if we don't care about the rights of others, we will live in difficulty. And there will continue to be problems. We have to help each other. and make Thailand a good place to live,” Mr. Chai said.
Mr. Chai said that even though it came from the Ministry of Culture But I think coming to work for the Election Commission will have an advantage. Because of having been at a cultural event Make a lot of networks Listened to the problems and culture of each local area. What is each group like? It will be improved to fit into the context of Thai people working. As for the law, I think we can study it. There are not many Election Commission regulations. Look and consider according to the law.
When asked whether it was a burden or not to have to come and consider the complaint? Complaint against the MP election results, which may lead to prosecution. Even though they had not participated in organizing the election with the Election Commission from the beginning, Mr. Chai said that he had to go as a group. I think that once you come in, you have to help each other to make it good. His principles must be based on tradition. If he's right, he's right. If you do something wrong, it will be said that it is wrong and the Election Commission must work seriously. If it's wrong, you must say it's wrong. People will get scared. Do not do things that will cause further problems.
When asked repeatedly, Does that show that you're not afraid of touring? Mr. Chai jokingly said that he's not afraid and said, "People often ask me if I'm doing a tour or not."
Source: Thai News Agency