Pro- and anti-charter camps hit the streets in last-minute campaigning.

Proponents and opponents of the junta-backed draft constitution were busy firing all their ammunition yesterday with just a week to go before the referendum.

Land Transport Department deputy director-general Chairat Sanguansue warned bus and taxi drivers that displaying advertising messages from charter opponents on their vehicles was breaking the law.

Chairat said drivers needed department permission to do so. The law was designed to "maintain peace and order", he said.

"'Vote No' messages influence the public. It's illegal because it's considered publicity without permission and is against the profession and passenger safety," he added. He did not say how it could affect passenger safety.....

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Published on August 12, 2007

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