New phone app explains mysteries of the charter draft
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As public debate on the charter draft goes on, people can now study the draft content by themselves from a new mobile application officially made available Monday by the Election Commission (EC).
The Intelligence to Referendum or Smart Info application allows users to easily access vital details of the draft and of the August referendum. The app features five functions, ranging from the draft’s full version, the draft content summaries, the referendum introduction, the referendum processes, and the draft content info-graphics.
In addition to the draft’s content, the app provides “how to prepare yourselves for the referendum,” showing steps to cast votes, an example of ballots, the additional question and its description by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA). Some functions are displayed in colourful info-graphics along with concise explanations, allowing users to send and share with their friends, via various social networks - Line, Facebook, and Twitter.
When users have completed reading all content in the app, they will be granted a Recognition Certificate which can be shared with or shown to others, according to Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn.
