ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Thailand may bring election forward to Nov 25, Reuters (2007).

This article deals with the general election that was promised to be held in December that might be forwarded to November 25, 2007 if a post-coup constitution is approved quickly.

THAILAND: Cs ountdown to Referendum Begin with Arrests and Warnings, IPS (2007).

This articles deals with the current environment prior to the August 19 2007 referendum in the country.

Thai junta’s popularity put to test in first referendum, The Manila Times (2007).

This article deals with the people’s enthusiasm regarding the August 19 referendum.

Thailand: Thousands march in support of Thai referendum, Taiwan News Online (2007).

This article deals with the thousands of people who joined a government-organized march through central Bangkok to encourage people to vote in a key constitutional referendum on August 19.

Thai referendum offers limited choice, Taipei Times (2007).

This article deals with the critics complain regarding Thai August 19 2007 Referendum that considered to be limited due to the choices of a yes vote would usher in a draft bill written by people answerable to the military, a no vote would allow the military to impose its own constitution.

Thailand: Referendum leaves Thailand deeply divided, The Bangkok Post (2007).

This article deals with the analysis on the Thai Referendum’s result aftermath.

Thailand: Not a vote for the generals, The Economist (2007).

This article deals with opinion of prediction suggested as regards to Thailand referendum prior to the election that will be held in December 2007.

Thai government agrees to Dec. 23 date for general election, International Herald Tribune (2007).

This article deals with new announcement by the election commission regarding the date for election to be conducted in December 2007.

Thai PM objects to EU observing election, Chinaview (2007).

This article deals with the Thai Prime Minister’s objection regarding European Union (EU) proposal to monitor Thailand's general election.

Thai Election Now On Dec 23, Bernama (2007).

This article deals with the Thailand general election date to be announced on October after getting the consent of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Thailand okays EU election monitoring, Vietnam News Agency (2007).

This article deals with Thailand’s agreement to allow the European Union to monitor the upcoming general election but refused to sign a memorandum of understanding on broader election issues.

Thailand's pre-election jostling, Economist (2007).

This article deals with Thailand general election on December 23rd, and the heating up political scene as political parties jostle for position ahead of the polls.

Thailand: EC discusses laws, election with parties, Bangkok Post (2007).

This article deals with Thailand's Election Commission’s (EC) meeting with every political party on the three organic laws of the new constitution and on the election constituencies in the general election.

Thai government reaffirms general election to be held on Dec. 23, The Jakarta Post (2007).

This article deals with Thai government reaffirmation of the country’s general election on Dec. 23 2007 as regards to dispel rumors that the election might be delayed as long as a year.

Thailand General election, Pattaya Daily news (2007).

This article deals with some facts for the Thailand general election that will be held on December 23, 2007.

Thailand: Campaign 2007, Bangkok Post (2007).

This article deals with the political parties campaign for the December 23, 2007 election.

Thailand: More Complaints Of Vote-Buying In Thailand Election, Bernama Malaysian News Agency (2007).

This article deals with complaints of fraud and vote-buying that have emerged in the run-up to the general election in Thailand set for December 23, 2007.

Thailand: Turnout high as Thai election begins, United Press International (2007).

This article deals with the turnout on the first day of early voting, voters were allowed to register to cast ballots this weekend instead of Dec. 23.

Thai election commission probes Thaksin role, Channel News Asia (2007).

This article deals with Thailand's election commission investigation on whether ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra broke campaign laws for December 23 parliamentary polls in which he is banned from standing.

Thailand: Unofficial poll result known by Dec 24, Bangkok Post (2007).

This article deals with the unofficial election results that might be known by December 24, 2007 while the official election results that will be announced by January 3, 2008.