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The Election Commission expects unofficial results of the election to be known by 11pm on Sunday, saying results of ballot counts from polling stations nationwide will be compiled, verified and then published via its ECT Report website from 7pm onwards.

Bangkok Post

Petitioner Srisuwan assaulted again

Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya was punched in the mouth on Thursday after giving a statement to the Election Commission to support his complaint against the Pheu Thai Party’s 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.

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EC asked if ban on leader could apply to all Move Forward candidates

A Palang Pracharath candidate has asked the Election Commission if all Move Forward Party candidates should be barred from holding office if their leader is found to have violated a rule against holding shares in a media business.

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EC moves to ensure poll transparency

The Election Commission (EC) has set up a Cyber Threat Surveillance and Response Operations Centre to ensure transparency in the election, EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Polling by and large peaceful in Kalyana Karnataka

Except for a few untoward incidents, polling in the 41 Assembly segments spread across the seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka was, by and large, peaceful on Wednesday. People were seen enthusiastically coming to the polling stations with their family members and friends, exercising their franchises and, some of them, taking…

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KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar rules out post-poll alliance with JD(S); says Congress will come to power on its own

D.K. Shivakumar’s comments were echoed by Siddaramaiah, who too expressed confidence that Congress would secure a majority of seats in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a one-party government in Karnataka

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Poll disqualification threat looms over Move Forward leader

A candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to consider disqualifying Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from politics for alleged asset concealment.

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Poll body expects voter turnout above 80%

The Election Commission (EC) expects voter turnout will top 80% for this Sunday's general election as it ramps up its campaign to raise awareness of the poll.

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EC has to be accountable

Several errors in last week's advance vote have landed the Election Commission (EC) in trouble. Such mistakes raise doubts about the efficacy of the poll agency in organising Sunday's much-anticipated election and whether it can ensure it is free and fair.

Bangkok Post

Congress complains to ECI about PM violating model code of conduct by issuing a video appeal to Karnataka voters

The Congress moved the ECI to complain against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the ‘silence period’ under the model code of conduct (MCC) by a releasing a video appeal to the voters of Karnataka long after campaigning ended at 5 p.m. on May 8.

The Hindu

Polling day dawns in Karnataka after pitched campaign by all parties

After a fortnight of high-decibel poll campaigns, Karnataka is set to vote on Wednesday to elect a new government. A crucial election for all three key parties, the BJP is fighting to retain power beating anti-incumbency and a history of no ruling party getting re-elected for nearly four decades, while…

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11 Assembly constituencies in Mysuru goes to poll on May 10

The fate of 143 candidates in poll fray at 11 Assembly constituencies in Mysuru district will be sealed in the electronic voting machines (EVMs) on Wednesday, May 10, as Karnataka is going for elections from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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ECI says seizures worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct was enforced

A day before the Karnataka elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 9 said seizures of liquor, drugs and freebies worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was enforced.

The Hindu

Party ordered to cease laser display on Rama 8 Bridge

City Hall has told the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to stop projecting a laser election campaign display on the giant pillar supporting Rama 8 Bridge, after being asked by Election Commission to investigate it, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

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Power use surges to record high

The boiling hot weather in Thailand is causing an upsurge in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

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EC vows poll will be error-free

The Election Commission (EC) has promised to prevent errors in the handling of Sunday's polls, while accepting criticism over flaws reported in advance voting.

The Hindu

Now, EC issues notice to BJP after Congress complaint on newspaper ad

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice to the ruling BJP for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “without verifiable facts” regarding specific claims made in the advert.

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As campaigning ends, EC on high alert to check inducements during silent period

With public campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly polls coming to an end on Monday, the Election Commission is keeping strict vigil with money distribution being usually high during the silent period on the last two days with a frenzy. Additional flying squads have been deployed and Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs)…

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NGT directs Government to stop works of Gouravelli reservoir

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Busy day as first votes cast

Advance voting yesterday prompted a huge turnout nationwide with people eager to exercise their democratic rights after a four-year wait.

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Congress accuses EC of ‘proactive zeal towards Opposition’ in reply to notice on ad; asks why PM, HM are not questioned

A day after the Election Commission sought evidence from Karnataka Congress over its “corruption rate card” advertisements published in newspapers targeting the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections, the party on Sunday hit back accusing the EC of taking action in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution…

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Election Commission slammed for wrong data on cast ballots

The Election Commission (EC) faced heavy criticism after officials at one advance voting station gave wrong details on constituencies and provinces of cast ballots on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Govt defends power bill subsidy plan

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Saturday defended a plan to subsidise electricity bills this month, saying it is not an attempt to boost the government’s popularity in the May 14 election.

Bangkok Post

Election Day storms in the wind

Two storms are forecast to hit Thailand next week, potentially affecting Election Day on May 14, according to the Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University.

Bangkok Post

EC explains why it needs 5m ‘extra’ ballots

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday offered an explanation for why it needs nearly 5 million extra ballots, saying that ballots are normally distributed in bound sets of 20, which inflates the total required.

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