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Election-related agencies need overhaul
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/06/2022
» In any respectable democratic system, a winning poll candidate who secured an overall majority of electoral support would take office with the earliest effect. Not in Thailand. When Chadchart Sittipunt trounced 29 rivals by gathering 1.38 million or 51% of the votes cast in Bangkok's gubernatorial election on May 22, the capital's electorate had to hold their breath in suspense to see whether and when the Election Commission (EC) would validate his runaway victory.
EC endorses Pattaya election results
News, Published on 14/06/2022
» The Election Commission (EC) yesterday endorsed the results of the May 22 local government elections in Pattaya, which consolidated the hold of the Kunplome family on the resort city's political scene.
Malaysian election call expected soon
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will soon meet with the king to get his consent to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a general election within this year, according to a ruling party official.
Malaysian election campaign kicks off
Reuters and AFP, Published on 05/11/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian political leaders began campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close election race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.
Election rules need legal clarity
News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2023
» After parliament's final session ended on Friday, there were calls for the government to dissolve the House earlier than the deadline of March 23. Needless to say, voters want to exercise their rights while parties want to start campaigning.
Politicians step up election campaigns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2023
» An anti-government group tried to confront Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his official tour in Ratchaburi on Monday, as pickets against political parties at their campaign trails could be expected to be more common.
General election on May 14
Post Reporters and News Agencies, Published on 21/03/2023
» The Election Commission has set the general election for Sunday May 14, with advanced voting a week earlier on Sunday May 7.
Populism triumphs as election looms
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/03/2023
» Although the campaign season for Thailand's much-anticipated election has only just begun, populism has already become the runaway winner. All of the contesting parties have come up with a plethora of populist pledges to woo voters. That populism has triumphed in Thai politics bears multiple longer-term implications.
Finland's election: what we know
AFP, Published on 03/04/2023
» HELSINKI - Does an international post await Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin after her election loss? What explains the nationalist party's record score? And are the nationalists reliable partners for a government coalition?
UTN plans nationwide election caravan
Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2023
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party will launch an “election caravan” to boost its standing throughout the country after the Songkran festival, says deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.