EC: Famous people/parties allowed on Bangkok/Pattaya campaign signs, with consent

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that using images of celebrities and political parties on campaign materials for the Bangkok and Pattaya elections is permissible, provided their consent is secured.

•The EC has issued guidelines for campaign advertisements and posters for the Bangkok Governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Council, Pattaya Mayor, and Pattaya City Council elections.
•Candidates can use images of famous individuals and political parties on their campaign signs, but only with prior consent.
•Regulations specify dimensions, quantities, and approved locations for placing these campaign materials.
•The EC emphasized adherence to the Election of Local Council Members or Local Administrators Act B.E. 2019 and its amendments, along with related EC regulations.

Overview

•The Election Commission (EC) on May 29, 2026, published guidelines for election campaign advertisements and posters.
•These guidelines apply to the elections for Bangkok Governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Council members, Pattaya Mayor, and Pattaya City Council members.
•Candidates, campaigners, and related parties must follow the guidelines correctly.
•Adherence is required to the Election of Local Council Members or Local Administrators Act B.E. 2019 and its amendments, including (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ. 2023.
•Compliance is also mandated by EC regulations on campaigning methods and prohibited practices (พ.ศ.2020 and its amendments, including (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ. 2020).
•The EC specified maximum dimensions for advertisements (30x42 cm) and posters (130x245 cm).
•Information allowed on campaign materials includes candidate details, party affiliation, symbols, policies, and contact information, along with production date.
•Using images of famous individuals or political parties requires their explicit consent and must not violate Section 34 of the Election Act.

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Key Quotes

EC (Election Commission)

"But consent must be obtained."

แต่ต้องได้รับการยินยอม

Key Entities

Organization

EC (Election Commission)(กกต.)ℹ️

The Thai Election Commission that issued guidelines for local elections.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city holding local elections for governor and council members.

Pattaya(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️

A city in Chonburi Province holding local elections for mayor and council members.

Law

Election of Local Council Members or Local Administrators Act B.E. 2019(พระราชบัญญัติ (พ.ร.บ.) การเลือกตั้ง สมาชิกสภาท้องถิ่นหรือผู้บริหารท้องถิ่น พ.ศ.2019)

The primary law governing local elections in Thailand, referenced in the EC's guidelines.

EC Regulations on Campaigning Methods and Prohibitions for Election of Local Council Members or Local Administrators B.E. 2020(ระเบียบคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้งว่าด้วยวิธีการหาเสียง และลักษณะต้องห้ามในการหาเสียงเลือกตั้งสมาชิกสภาท้องถิ่นหรือผู้บริหารท้องถิ่น พ.ศ.2020)

EC regulations detailing specific rules for election campaigning behavior.