davidst01 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 If so, what is the fine for non voting? thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 No i don't think so but they might have problems later if they wanted a government job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ballpoint Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) It's compulsory in theory, but in practice is another law that isn't enforced. (However, in a rural village, where voting is done at the local school, it is readily apparent who hasn't voted, even without checking the register, and people are often dispatched to find those who haven't yet voted, and, unless too sick / drunk / immobile to go out, drag them to the school. Those who still don't vote will also likely get a visit from one/several of the candidates' canvassing teams and made to pay back the money/fish sauce/shoes/etc given to them in return for their vote). Edited March 24, 2019 by ballpoint 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 40 minutes ago, ballpoint said: It's compulsory in theory, but in practice is another law that isn't enforced. Just curious but anybody know or have a link to what the theoretical penalty is for not voting? Is there even a proscribed penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, topt said: Is there even a proscribed penalty? They don't get their 500bht. My former wife, girlfriend, step-daughter and former MiL all trooped off this morning to vote for Future Forward under the impression that Thaksin will be back in the country weeks after they win. Edited March 24, 2019 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, BritManToo said: They don't get their 500bht. Only works in 'villages'. No money in cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ballpoint said: It's compulsory in theory, but in practice is another law that isn't enforced. (However, in a rural village, where voting is done at the local school, it is readily apparent who hasn't voted, even without checking the register, and people are often dispatched to find those who haven't yet voted, and, unless too sick / drunk / immobile to go out, drag them to the school. Those who still don't vote will also likely get a visit from one/several of the candidates' canvassing teams and made to pay back the money/fish sauce/shoes/etc given to them in return for their vote). I think you're right there, vote to get money, I've just come back from taking my wifes sister and brother who are bit immobile to a voting place in the village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ballpoint said: It's compulsory in theory, but in practice is another law that isn't enforced. (However, in a rural village, where voting is done at the local school, it is readily apparent who hasn't voted, even without checking the register, and people are often dispatched to find those who haven't yet voted, and, unless too sick / drunk / immobile to go out, drag them to the school. Those who still don't vote will also likely get a visit from one/several of the candidates' canvassing teams and made to pay back the money/fish sauce/shoes/etc given to them in return for their vote). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Thailand Thailand has so far had 25 general elections since 1933; the last election was in 2014. Voting in elections in Thailand is compulsory. All elections in Thailand are regulated by the Election Commission of Thailand. So far I cannot find any reference to the punishment for not voting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidst01 Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, billd766 said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Thailand Thailand has so far had 25 general elections since 1933; the last election was in 2014. Voting in elections in Thailand is compulsory. All elections in Thailand are regulated by the Election Commission of Thailand. So far I cannot find any reference to the punishment for not voting. So actually they are not compolsory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Don't worry sure names not crossed off will distributed to the most corrupt candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Not compulsory but most want the 300 Baht on offer for their vote so usually a high turnout in the more poverished regions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 hours ago, billd766 said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Thailand Thailand has so far had 25 general elections since 1933; the last election was in 2014. Voting in elections in Thailand is compulsory. All elections in Thailand are regulated by the Election Commission of Thailand. So far I cannot find any reference to the punishment for not voting. 25 general elections...and wait for it 20 military coups in the same time...555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 6 hours ago, topt said: Just curious but anybody know or have a link to what the theoretical penalty is for not voting? Is there even a proscribed penalty? If you want to take part in politics - be it national or local (village headman / amphur official / or-bor-tor / kamnan etc), they will check if you have voted in previous elections or not. If not, you are forced to withdraw your candidacy. I've heard that some areas will do the same if you apply for a government job, even just a clerk in a Tambon or Amphur. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 7 hours ago, BritManToo said: They don't get their 500bht. My former wife, girlfriend, step-daughter and former MiL all trooped off this morning to vote for Future Forward under the impression that Thaksin will be back in the country weeks after they win. Coincidence, whole family and all their known friends also voted Future Forward as there was no local PT candidate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelV Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 My girlfriend is a government officer and was required to vote. She even had to travel to a different province to do so. My Thai family-in-law takes it pretty seriously in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifish Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I watched 500bht being payed out this morning as a pre thank you for voting for their party. You can guess which party it was. I'll give a hint.. they carry ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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