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The Latest Breaking News from EC

There is something odd about Thailand's upcoming election. By all indications, it is slated to take place on May 7. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced that he will soon dissolve the Lower House to set the poll in motion. But no such dissolution has yet been announced, while the…

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Restricting govt role in EC appointments, SC points to ‘partisan media’

A large section of the media has "abdicated its role and become partisan", observed the Supreme Court on Thursday while passing a landmark verdict restricting the government’s powers to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

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100,000 volunteers to monitor vote count in upcoming election

Civil groups plan to deploy at least 100,000 volunteers to observe the upcoming elections and monitor the vote count at polling stations nationwide, according to the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) group.

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UTN adviser skirts EC rule on monarchy

Trairong Suwannakhiri, the chief adviser of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, has found himself in hot water as he is accused of making an improper reference to the monarchy during an election campaign speech last Saturday.

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Unofficial poll results 'same night'

The Election Commission (EC) insists the unofficial results of the general election tentatively scheduled for May 7 will be known the same night.

Bangkok Post

Are the stars aligning for Pheu Thai?

As all politicians are rolling up their sleeves for the next election, it's clear Pheu Thai is in the lead. There is speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will dissolve parliament next month, probably on March 15, so that the country can head to the polls scheduled for May 7…

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Probe UTN meeting or risk suit, EC told

A member of the Seri Ruam Thai Party on Friday demanded the Election Commission (EC) clarify why it dropped his petition seeking a probe into whether the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party's general assembly was in violation of the election law.

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EC and TikTok to fight fake poll news

Authorities plan to counter the menace of fake news and disinformation ahead of the election scheduled for May in partnership with popular platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, according to the Election Commission (EC).

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Poll seen sparking spending spree

The upcoming general election is likely to stimulate consumption, with around 60-70 billion baht to be circulated within the country’s economy, enhancing the Thai stock market both one week before and one month after the polls, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

Ruling 'won't affect poll date'

The election timeline is unlikely to be affected by the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Election Commission's calculation of the number of people represented by each MP, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Bangkok Post

SC refuses to stay Election Commission decision on Shiv Sena name and symbol

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission's order to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying, "we can't stay an order at this stage". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Speedier EC probes 'could hurt parties'

A new regulation issued by the Election Commission (EC) to enable it to speed up the dissolution of a political party could be detrimental to several parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

PM sets pace for May 7 poll

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will dissolve the House of Representatives early next month so the general election can be held on May 7 as scheduled by the Election Commission (EC).

Bangkok Post

Prayut: House dissolution in early March

The House of Representatives will be dissolved in early March and the election will be held by May 7 as tentatively set by the Election Commission, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

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Sena Vs Sena: Shiv Sena Office In Parliament House Allotted To Eknath Shinde Faction

The ruling faction of the party led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has now been assigned an office for the party in Parliament House. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: SC to hear plea against EC decision on 'Bow and Arrow' dispute tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear the plea, by Uddhav Thackeray challenging the Election Commission's decision to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena Vs Sena:'Everything Has Been Stolen From Me', Says Uddhav; Calls For EC Dissolution After Sena Name Ruling

After EC had granted Shiv Sena name, symbol to Shinde faction, Uddhav Thackeray said everything has been stolen, but name 'Thackeray' can't be stolen. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: Plea In SC Against EC's Decision On "Bow And Arrow" Dispute

Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena on Monday mentioned before the SC its plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition challenging against EC's move to allot the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further…

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EC presses ahead with redraw without court ruling

The Election Commission (EC) will today proceed with redrawing the electoral boundaries to accommodate an increase in the number of constituency MPs from 350 to 400, according to chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong.

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Election rules need legal clarity

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.

Dynamite News

Shinde Faction Gets Shiv Sena Name, Symbol; Uddhav To Move Supreme Court

In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackery faction of Shiv Sena, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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EC needs to shape up

The National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) ruling on Monday that found Nat Laosisawakul, former secretary-general of the Election Commission (EC), negligent over the late arrival of 1,542 advance votes from Thai citizens in New Zealand before the March 24, 2019 election, has shone a light on the performance of the EC…

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'No room to sway senators'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted that he is in no position to influence the Senate to endorse his bid to carry on as PM after the next election.

Bangkok Post

EC to seek charter court ruling on non-Thai citizens

The Election Commission has decided to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on whether non-Thai citizens can be included for the calculation of the number of MPs in each province.

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