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Election uncertainty
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/01/2014
» There are only 10 days to go before the scheduled Feb 2 election and there is no guarantee things will go smoothly, says EC commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn.
PM faces NACC rice probe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/01/2014
» The NACC is launching an investigation into PM Yingluck Shinawatra's role in irregularities in the government's rice pledging scheme and other top officials face corruption charges.
Govt shutdown this week, Suthep says (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/01/2014
» Anti-government protesters are expected to continue their efforts to shutdown key government ministries and agencies today. We'll be watching that and other developments as they occur.
NACC to charge 308 former lawmakers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/01/2014
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will press charges against 308 ex-MPs and senators accused of misconduct in connection with the charter amendment on making the Senate fully elected.
EC: Free, fair poll not possible
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/12/2013
» Saying a fair and transparent election was not possible amid the current conflict, the Election Commission said it must be postponed one way or another.
Police get tough as EC ballot draw completed (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/12/2013
» Police have used tear gas, rubber bullets and high pressure water cannon against protesters who unsuccessfully tried to prevent the drawing of ballot numbers this morning at the Thai-Japanese sports stadium. The day of violence ended with at least one dead and 96injured.
Violence at candidate registration centre (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/12/2013
» Just as the anti-government PDRC yesterday ended its siege of the Thai-Japanese Stadium, the election candidacy registration venue, a new and more radical group is trying to break inside.
Election confrontation begins (updated regularly)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/12/2013
» The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said the candidacy registration process would begin today as scheduled while anti-government protest leaders have vowed to block it. We'll be watching throughout the day.
City braces for protests (Updated regularly)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/12/2013
» Anti-government groups know that huge crowds today are necessary to keep up pressure to postpone the election until after reforms are instituted. Organisers have been working feverishly to ensure that happens.
EC issues warning, suggests poll delay (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/12/2013
» The Election Commission yesterday warned that proceeding with the upcoming general election may fuel further unrest, and urged the government and protesters to reach a compromise.