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Thaksin talks elections
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2018
» When the next election will take place is impossible to predict due to the regime's apparent desire to hang on to power as well as a factor which "cannot be mentioned," according to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, quoted by a source in the Pheu Thai Party.
Hong Kong elections postponed
News Agencies, Published on 31/07/2020
» HONG KONG: The democracy movement in Hong Kong was dealt another blow on Friday as authorities postponed local elections for a year because of the coronavirus, capping a devastating month of political disqualifications, arrests for social media posts and activists fleeing overseas.
PAO elections: old politics?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2020
» The results of the recent Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections, with so many incumbent leaders making a comeback, may give the impression that was a victory of old politics and that local people still do not care much about change.
Turkmenistan stages parliamentary elections
AFP, Published on 26/03/2023
» ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) - Parliamentary polls were underway on Sunday in Turkmenistan, a gas-rich nation ruled by one family for nearly two decades that does not tolerate political dissent or a free press.
Thai elections without democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 14/07/2023
» Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades.
US elections: The aftermath
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 22/11/2024
» The US presidential election on Nov 5 was one of the most anticipated events of the year and the result was a surprisingly clear victory for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Elections still too bloody
News, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2024
» The brutal assassination of Chaimet Sitsanitphong, a provincial council member, at the home of Soonthorn Vilawan, president of the Prachin Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), has sent shockwaves across Thailand.
Activist demands quick local elections
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/06/2020
» Activist Srisuwan Janya submitted a letter to the prime minister and the cabinet on Monday, calling on them to order the Election Commission to organise local elections as soon as possible.
EC 'ready' for local elections
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2020
» The Election Commission (EC) has fired a broadside at the Interior Ministry for claiming it was not ready to hold local elections.
Prayut: Provincial elections in December
Online Reporters, Published on 06/10/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the holding of provincial administration organisation (PAO) elections in December, as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.