Leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat has reiterated that his party will push for a reform of the lese majeste law or Article 112 which is part of its campaign pledges. Early counts give Move Forward Party a pleasant surprise Short of declaring an election victory, Pita said he will give priority to political […]
According to early counts and the most recent polls, the Move Forward Party has surged into an early lead in the capital and looks poised to make an impressive sweep of Bangkok. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat expects coalition with Pheu Thai Move Forward’s gains are likely to be Pheu Thai’s losses, as initial signs […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has outlined a set of processes that will be followed for ballot counting once the polling stations close at 5PM. These steps include checking the number of received ballots, counting each ballot openly in front of the public, announcing the election results, and sending the results to the […]
There have been three reports of voters destroying their ballot sheets so far today (Sunday) in Thailand’s general election. They all claimed they had unintentionally violated the election law. Thais go to the polls this Sunday to elect new government In the southern province of Songkhla, a 76-year-old retired woman tore a green ballot sheet, […]
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his family cast their ballots this morning at polling station 13 in Phaya Thai district. In a brief statement to the media, he urged all voters to exercise their voting rights and said he is glad that there is a gubernatorial election after nine years without one. Former prime minister […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Voters cast their ballots at polling booths in 50 districts throughout Bangkok for the Bangkok governor election. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported no major issues surrounding the election for the Bangkok governor and Bangkok councilors. Only some minor offenses were reported, such as ballot tearing and polling booth violations. Full story: […]
BANGKOK, 10 November 2015 (NNT) – The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) has said the introduction of the mixed electoral system in the draft charter will be easier and less complicated for eligible voters to exercise their rights. EC Commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn, who is in charge of the elections, said the mixed electoral system will […]
BANGKOK, Feb 3 – An Election Commission (EC) member today admitted an unsuccessful general election given the failure to conduct balloting in all constituencies nationwide. Somchai Srisuthiyakorn, EC commissioner for election administration, said he would accept responsibility in the EC meeting today and would propose transferring himself to another position in the agency. Read more: […]
