Election Rules Based on Civil Liberty and Equality in Political Participation for the Development of Democracy
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This academic article aims to analyze election rules according to the principles of rights, liberty and equality of citizens in political participation for democratic development. Using democratic principles, principles of civil and political rights election principles and the principle of equality as a framework for analysis.
Findings are as follows: The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560, Chapter 7 Part 2, the House of Representatives, section 97 does not divide “human rights” and “civil rights” are clearly different. The constitution is designed to provide policy mechanisms and ensure people’s rights and liberties to cover all aspects especially the entry into politics with civic participation to develop a more democratic socio-political relations mechanism. The next problem is rights and liberties as provided in the constitution. “Rights and liberties of the Thai people.” Who holds the rights and liberties according to such principles? Therefore, the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560, Chapter 7 Part 2, the House of Representatives, Section 97 should be amended so that people from all groups and walks of life have the opportunity to participate directly in political participation according to their democratic rights and freedoms truly.
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