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Thailand: Two Chart Thai candidates get red cards, The Nation, 2008.: This is news on Two Chart Thai candidates who get red cards issued by The Election Commission on vote-buying charges.
Thailand: Chart Thai to appeal against red cards, The Nation, 2008: This article deals with The Chart Thai Party plans to lodge an appeal with the Council of State seeking to overturn the red cards issued to its two winning candidates in Chai Nat.
Thailand: Samak voted in as Thai prime minister, The Business Times, 2008: This article deals with Thailand’s Prime Minister elect, Samak Sundaravej, and his statement on his Cabinet line-up to be selected.
Thai election may not reduce risk for investors, International Herald Tribune (2007).: This article deals with investor expectations in Thailand that are pinned on election that will probably occur toward the end of 2007.
Thailand heads for Guinness record with upcoming referendum, Khaleej Times Online (2007).: This article deals with Thailand's referendum on August 19th 2007 that is considered to be the first world's referendum to pass a constitution in such a short period.
Thailand draft constitution approved, BBC (2007).: This article deals with the approval of the final draft of Thailand's new constitution.
Thailand: The Constitutional Test, Bangkok Post (2007).: This article deals with an intense lobbying campaign for the draft charter prior to the national referendum on the draft constitution to be held on August 19, 2007.
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.
Thailand: EC denies record turnout 'fixed', Bangkok Post 2007.: This article deals with the record turnout of nearly three million voters in advance voting.
Thailand: Thaksin ally wins Thai election, BBC, 2007.: This article deals with the initial result from the Election Commission that showed People Power Party (PPP) won 228 seats in the 480-seat house, short of the 241 needed for an absolute majority.
Thai parties in coalition talks, BBC, 2007.: This article deals with rival Thai political parties that have begun to what could be protracted negotiations to form a coalition government.
Thailand: PPP gets help to form Thai ruling coalition, Asia News Network, 2007.: This article deals with the forming of the Thai ruling coalition.
Thai Election Commission disqualifies 3 pro-Thaksin election victors, The China Post, 2007.: This article deals with Thailand's Election Commission who has disqualified three victor's from December 23 general election on charges of vote buying.
Thai vote winners face court probe into Thaksin's links, Channel News Asia, 2007.: This article deals with Thailand's Supreme Court which agreed to consider a case accusing the People Power Party, which won recent elections, of being a proxy of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thailand : Vote-buying claims mar Thai poll, BBC, 2007.: This article deals with news on almost one-fifth of the seats contested in Thailand's general election are being investigated over alleged voting irregularities.
Thailand: New cabinet unveiled in Thailand, BBC (2008).: This article deals with the new cabinet in Thailand with key posts went to top PPP leaders.
Thai Election Commission endorses appointed senators, People’s Daily Online, 2008.: This article deals with the Election Commission’s announcement of the full list of the 74 appointees for the senate, who have been selected by an Election Commission-appointed seven-member panel.
Thailand: Low turnout in Thai Senate vote, BBC, 2008.: This article deals with the voter turnout in the country's Senate elections.
Thailand: Official senate election results next week, Bangkok Post, 2008.: This article deals with official Senate election result to be announced on March 9 2008.
Thai coalition partners accused of vote fraud, Gulf Times, 2008.: This article deals with the members of two parties in the coalition government which was found guilty of vote fraud.
Thai premier promises to push for constitutional amendments, Top News (2008).: This article deals with the amendments to the 2007 constitution.
Thai coalition parties agree on amending constitution based on 1997 charter, China View (2008).: This article deals with the Coalition parties in Thailand's government which have agreed on using the abrogated 1997 version as a model to amend the current 2007 Constitution.
Thai protests turn nasty, Asia Times Online, 2008: This article deals with anti-government protesters which violently stormed government buildings, blocked major roadways and knocked a state-run television station off the air.
Thailand: Bangkok under state of emergency, BBC, 2008: This article deals with Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has declared a state of emergency in the capital Bangkok while the Thai election commission recommended that Mr Samak's People Power Party be disbanded over claims of vote-buying in elections last December 2007.
Thai PM plans crisis referendum, BBC, 2008: This article deals with Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej which has announced plans to hold a national referendum, a referendum can be held 30 days after being approved by the Senate.
Thailand: Critics dismiss Thai referendum, BBC, 2008.: This article deals with critics response to national referendum proposed by Thai PM Samak Sundaravej.
Thailand: Court says Thai PM 'must resign', BBC, 2008: This article deals with Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej which has been ordered to resign after being found guilty of violating the constitution over a TV cookery show.
Thailand: Spicy twist to Thai political stew, Asia Times Online, 2008: This article describe the verdict by the nine-member Constitution Court who ruled the premier which had fabricated evidence and it compelled PM to resign his post.
Thai MPs elect new prime minister, BBC, 2008: This article deals with Thaksin Shinawatra who has won a majority parliamentary vote to become the country's new prime minister.
Thai opposition head to be new PM, BBC, 2008.: This article deals with Thailand's opposition leader, Abhisit Vejjajiva, which has been confirmed as the country's new prime minister after winning a special vote in parliament.
Thailand: Mountain to climb for new Thai PM, BBC, 2008: This article deals with analysis regarding the challenges for Thai new prime minister which is calming the intense political atmosphere that has seen the country bitterly divided between supporters and opponents of the exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thailand holds by-elections in key test for new PM, Sydney Morning Herald, 2009: This article deals with by –election for 29 parliamentary seats that were held in 2009 in Thailand.
Thailand: EC to hold by-elections on Jan 11, The Nation, 2009: This article deals with by-elections for parliamentary seats that will be held January 11, 2009, in Thailand.
Thailand: New coalition wins majority in Thai bi-election, Radio Australia, 2009: This article deals with election result of the by-elections held January 2009 in Thailand.
Thai Elections Strengthen Government, ABC News, 2009: This article deals with election result in 2009 Thailand by-elections.
Thailand Needs New Elections, Far Eastern Economic Review, 2009: This article deals with situation in Thailand under the Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Thailand's Main Opposition Calls For Fresh Election, Bernama (2009).: This article deals with Thailand’s opposition party which calls out for fresh election to the current prime minister.
Thai anti-government protesters to hold prolonged rally, ANTARA News (2009).: This article deals with former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra`s supporters’ plans for a prolonged street protest beginning in late November 2010 and lasting until the government steps down and calls elections.
Thailand: Abhisit: Early election not ruled out, Bangkok Post (2009).: This article deals with statement that said early elections is possible within the next two years.
Thailand: PM wants charter fix before election, Bangkok Post (2009).: This article deals with Thai government’s plans to call an election after amendments to the constitution are passed by parliament.
Thailand: A Quiet Thailand Sees Security Act Dropped, The Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with Thailand’s government who withdrew Internal Security Act to reduce protests by the “Red Shirt” movement who calls out for fresh elections.
Thai anti-government protesters demand new elections, Reuters (2009).: This article deals with The United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) who held a rally for a new elections in Thailand.
Thailand: elections with 1997 rules 'impossible', Bangkok Post (2009).: This article notes the respond from Deputy Prime Minister to a call for a House dissolution and a general election under the 1997 constitution, which he stated not possible because the 2007 constitution was enacted and has not been revoked.
Thailand: No pressure on charter change delay, Bangkok Post (2009).: This article discusses the amandment of Article 190 concerning treaties made with foreign countries and Articles 93 to 98 regarding elections of the 2007 constitution.
Thailand: By-election runs smoothly, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article deals with the 2010 by-election in Constituency 1 for House seat which had been left vacant by Kiatikorn Pakpiansil, which proceeded smoothly.
Thailand: EC rejects meddling charges against PM, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article notes the Thailand Election Commission who rejected complaints for investigating of Thai Prime Minister for four instances of alleged wrongdoing.
Thai PM: There won't be a coup d'etat, Associated Press (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's prime minister statement of a threat of coup d'etat in Thailand and new elections.
Thailand joins RI in promoting free, fair elections in Myanmar, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article notes Thailand support for free and fair elections to be held in Myanmar in 2010.
Thailand invokes emergency laws before rally, BBC (2010).: This article notes the rally that calls for new elections conducted by the supporters of Thailand former prime minister.
Thailand braces for mass 'red shirt' protests, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the demonstration to call for new elections in Thailand.
Thai red-shirts splash blood in anti-government protest, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's red-shirt demonstrators who donated their blood and splashed them under the gates of Government House in a call for the Prime Minister to quit and call for new elections.
Thai 'red shirt' leaders say Bangkok protests to go on, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the anti-government demonstrators in Thailand who will continue to push for new elections.
What now for Thailand's red shirt protesters? Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the follow up for the protest to call for new elections in Bangkok who has entered its sixth day in March 18, 2010.
Thailand government extends special security powers, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the extension of special security powers in Thailand, where thousands of anti-government protesters are still rallying to call for new elections.
Thailand PM opens negotiations with Red-Shirts, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the meeting between Thai PM and protesters that call out for new elections.
Thai red-shirt peace talks reach stalemate, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the meeting between Thai Prime Minister and the Anti-government protesters in regards to the demand for new elections in Thailand.
Thai protesters ready for fresh mass rally, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the Thai protesters plan for mass rallies and Prime Minister Abhisit's offer of a third round of talks to negotiate early elections.
Thailand protesters remain defiant in Bangkok, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the Thai anti-government protesters who continue to occupy Bangkok commercial heart and to call on Thai Prime Minister to dissolve parliament and hold early elections.
Thai red-shirt protesters blockade Bangkok shops, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the anti-government protesters who shut down Bangkok's shopping district and stormed election commission office in the demand for the government to step down and hold fresh elections. They have been demonstrating in the Thai capital for almost a month and over the weekend moved their protest to its commercial hub. A government request for a court eviction order has been turned down. The court ruled that the government already had the power to evict the protesters under the emergency security laws it has imposed. The protesters say they will not move until their demands are met and, says the BBC's South East Asia correspondent Rachel Harvey, their tactics are becoming increasingly bold and provocative.
Thai red-shirt protesters march on parliament, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the Thai anti-government protesters who call for new elections and march on to the parliament.
Thailand PM declares state of emergency in Bangkok, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's Prime Minister declaration of a state of emergency in Bangkok after thousands of anti-government protesters marched on parliament to call for new elections and resignation of the Prime Minister.
Thailand: Fifteen die as troops turn on protesters in Bangkok, Times Online (2010).: This article discusses the turmoil in Thailand and the prime minister’s statement to promise transparent investigation of the violence but would not bow to demands of new elections and dissolve of parliament.
Thai protesters rule out talks after deadly clashes, Guardian (2010).: This article discusses anti-government protesters who rejected further negotiations and continue to call for new elections and resignation of Prime Minister.
Thailand: Democrats under fire after ruling, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the Election Commission plans to seek a Constitution Court order on the disbandment of the ruling Democrat Party for accepting donation and mishandling of fund from the commission in 2005.
Thai Protesters Say Only Immediate Election Will End Conflict, Business Week (2010).: This article discusses the Thai anti-government protesters who rejected a proposal for election in six months and demand for the Prime Minister to immediately step down to end conflict.
Thailand: Red shirts take over "richest part" of Bangkok, Reuters (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's anti-government protesters who congregated in Bangkok shopping district still in demand for new elections, while at Victory Monument several counter-protesters who met on Facebook gathered briefly to call for peace and support for the government.
Thai protesters settle into city centre, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses anti-government protesters who settled in the commercial heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
Thai army moves into Bangkok business district, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Thai army movement to Bangkok’s business district to prevent anti-government protesters to enter the area.
Thai anti-government protesters fortify city barricade, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the continuance of the Thai anti-government protesters who call out for new elections and dissolve of parliament which still remain in Bangkok Shopping District.
Thai red-shirts offer conditional talks with government, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's anti-government protesters who issued conditional offer of talks with the government that parliament had to be dissolved in one month, after occupying parts of Bangkok for six weeks.
Thai PM rejects call for early election, Guardian (2010).: This article discusses Thai government’s rejection on an overture from anti-government protesters who offer to end protests in return for early elections.
Thailand: Democrat dissolution case to court, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the Election Commission who submitted a petition to the Constitution Court seeking to dissolve the Democrat Party in connection with the alleged misuse of the political development fund.
Thai PM says seeking political solution to crisis, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the statement of Thai Prime Minister that the government is striving to find a "political resolution" for the conflict in Thailand.
Thailand violence flares as red-shirts and troops clash, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the clash between the Thai troops and hundreds of red-shirt protesters on the outskirts of Bangkok, while separately the Constitutional Court has agreed to consider a recommendation by the Electoral Commission to dissolve Democrat Party over misuse of funds.
Thailand: Court to consider Democrat case, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the Constitution Court who resolved to accept for consideration an Election Commission's petition seeking dissolution of Democrat Party for alleged misuse of political party development fund.
Thai Anti-government Protestors Seek EU's Help To Protect Them, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses the Thai anti-government protesters who submitted a letter to the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Thailand and asked help to prevent government from using forces to deal with them.
Thailand warns international community not to meddle in its political affairs, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thailand Foreign Minister who told reporters that Thai government was "in control" of the situation and did not need international intervention.
Thai cabinet holds emergency meeting on crisis, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thailand cabinet’s emergency meeting to quell the long-running standoff with anti-government in Bangkok.
Thai PM offers November election to end stand-off, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the offers by Thai Prime Minister to hold elections on 14 November to end stand-off with protesters.
Thailand: EC ready to organise election, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the support from Election Commission (EC) for the five guidelines for national reconciliation proposed by Thai Prime Minister and that the EC was ready to organize a general election.
Thai red-shirts set out conditions for reconciliation, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's protesters who are prepare to join the government's reconciliation process but with several conditions.
Thai PM says lower house will be dissolved in September, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thailand Prime Minister statement that the lower house of parliament will be dissolved in September to pave the way for November polls.
Divisions emerge over Thai PM's election road-map, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the the red-shirts and yellow-shirts’ response on Thai government’s suggestion for parliament to be dissolve in September.
Thai rivals commit to peace plan despite violence, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the commitment of Thailand's government and protesters to peace process after violence outbreak.
Thailand red-shirts set out new conditions, BBC News (2010).: This article discussses Thailand's red-shirt acceptance on 14 November polls but will continue to rally until deputy PM surrendered to police in regards of the deaths of protesters in 10 April clash.
Thai's EC Submits Second Case For Dissolution Of Ruling Democrat To A-G, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's Election Commission (EC) who submit a second case for dissolution of Democrat Party to the Attorney General (OAG).
Thai premier urges protesters to end rallies on Wednesday, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's prime minister urging Red Shirt protesters to commit to reconciliation plan and to end rallies.
Thai army to seal off protest site as poll plan axed, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's army warning to seal off a protest site in the capital with armoured vehicles, as the prime minister cancelled election date because protesters refuse to disperse.
Thailand's Red Shirts up security in tense Bangkok, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the Thailand's "Red Shirt" protesters who stepped up security after conflict left one dead and eight wounded, amid the Prime Minister cancelation of early elections in November.
Thailand rejects protesters' UN-backed talks plan, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the rulling out of UN-backed mediation on dispute with anti-government protesters by Thai government.
Thailand: Thais must step back from brink, says United Nations, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the progress of talks to end clashes between red shirts protesters and troops after the government rejected the UN-backed talks.
Thailand: Red Shirts accept Thai senate's negotiations offer, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thai red shirts protesters’ agreement to Thailand Senate’s offer to mediate talks with government.
Thai government rules out talks unless Reds end rally, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's government rejection to peace talks with Red Shirt protesters unless the protesters end their rally.
Thailand: World leaders condemn Bangkok violence, calls for reconciliation, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses world condemnation of Thailand’s unrest and United Nations’ calls for efforts to end the crisis.
Thailand: Early Thai election possible - finance minister, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses the statement of Thailand’s finance minister of the possibility to hold fresh elections as early as November.
Thai government talks reconciliation as troops to pull back, Reuters (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's government national reconciliation process but would not commit to early election date.
Thailand: No early elections: Thai PM, The Strait Times (2010).: This article discusses conditions and possibility of early elections as stated by Thai PM in his weekly television talk show.
Thailand: Abhisit: Tough to hold polls, The Straits Time (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of early elections for Thailand.
Thailand: Panels advance road map, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the formation of panels to work on charter amendments, police restructuring and media reforms for the road map for reconciliation.
Thailand: EC organises for rough election, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the statement from the Election Commission regarding their preparations for future elections that are expected to be more tense.
Thailand: EC names team in Democrat case, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses the appointment of seven representatives from the Election Commission to work with attorneys on the Democrat Party dissolution case.
Thailand: 3 independent committees set up for Thai national reconciliation, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the set up of independent committees for investigating deaths in anti-government rally, charter amendments and media reform as part of a reconciliation roadmap.
Thai PM calls for public participation in national reconciliation plan, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses Thailand's Prime Minister statement for public participation in making national reconciliation
Thailand: Reconciliation before polls, The Straits Times (2010).: This article discusses the statement by an envoy for Thailand's prime minister that the government will be dealing with social divisions before going to elections
Thailand: Yes to democracy, but no elections now: Thai PM, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the possibility to conduct elections in 2011.
Thailand: 35% turnout picked for district polls, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the voter turnout for council elections in 14 city districts in Bangkok.
Thailand: Bangkok by-election will be held on July 25, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses by-election in Bangkok's Constituency that will be held on July 25, while the advance voting will be held on July 17 and 18.
Thailand: Charter committee to ask Abhisit about their scope, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses scope of amending the Constitution by charter committee that will be discussed in a meeting with the Thai PM.
Thailand: Emergency law to stay for by-election, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the emergency decree during by-election in Bangkok's constituency on July 25, 2010.
Thailand could hold elections in early 2011: minister, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the possibility for Thailand to hold elections in early 2011 as stated by Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya.
Thailand: Election campaign rallies not breach emergency decree: official, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the election candidates for by-election in Bangkok who are able to campaign with emergency decree not lifted.
Thailand: Some bans may be lifted ahead of by-election, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the consideration to lift some bans under the emergency decree to facilitate the by-election in Bangkok.
Thailand: Thai court allows release of "red-shirt" suspect on June 28 for by-election, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the temporary release of Korkaew Pikulthong by Thailand's Criminal Court for July 25 by-election for the Bangkok Constituency 6.
Thailand: The candidates, The Nation (2010).: This article provides details of candidates to contest the July 25 by-election in Bangkok's Constituency 6.
Thailand to launch 6-day campaign for national reform, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the launching of 6-day campaign to asses public opinion nationwide to be collated to prepare "blue print for Thailand reform".
Thailand: Upcoming by-election good litmus test for future polls, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses the start of election campaigning for political parties contesting in the Bangkok by-election.
Thailand: Army on alert for violence in by-election, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses army troops on alert for violence that could erupt in Bangkok's Constituency 6 by-election.
Thailand's charter rewrite framework expected in Oct., Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses framework for constitutional amendments that are expected to be finished on October 2010.
Thailand must lift emergency rule, hold polls: think-tank, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the call by the International Crisis Group (ICG) for Thailand to lift emergency rule and to hold early elections.
Thailand: EC to hold discussion with by-election candidates on state-sponsored campaigns, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses the discussions that will be held with six candidates from Bangkok’s Constutuency 6 for election campaigns sponsored by Election Commission.
Thailand: Dem dissolution trial begins Aug 9, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses hearing set by the Constitution Court on August 9 for the case in which the Democrat Party is alleged in violating Political Party Act.
Thailand: Turnout of 60 per cent expected by Bangkok by-election: EC, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses 60% turnout expectation for July 25 by-election for Bangkok Constituency 6.
Thailand: PM: Earlier election if no violence, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses statement by Thailand Prime Minister for early General Elections to be held if all sides ensure no violence.
Thai PM: Verdict on party's dissolution likely by October, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the verdict by Constitutional Court on Democrat Party dissolution case that may be out in October.
Thailand: Coalition differs with Thai PM on polls early next year, The Brunei Times (2010).: This article discusses doubts on possibility of early elections as expressed by Thai ruling coalition partners.
Thailand: Panich fears low voter turnout, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses turnout expectation for Bangkok by-election held on July 25, 2010.
Thailand: 16,097 cast advance voting ballots in Bangkok's Constituency 6, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses advance voting ballots for Bangkok Constituency 6 by-election with 16,097 voters' turnout from total of 386,660 eligible voter.
Thai poll seen as referendum on political conflict, The Jakarta Post (2010).: This article discusses the Bangkok by-election held July 25, 2010 in Thailand.
Thailand: Government set to win crucial Thai election: exit polls, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses exit pol for Bangkok by election held on July 25, 2010 in Thailand.
Thailand: Lessons from Constituency 6, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article reviews the Bangkok constituency 6 by-election that was held on July 25, 2010.
Thailand: EC: We haven't rejected by election complaint, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses complaints filed to the Election Commission for the Bangkok Constituency 6 by-elections.
Thailand: PT petitions against by-election results, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article dicusses a petition submitted by the Puea Thai Party regarding results of the July 25 by-election in Bangkok constituency 6.
Thailand: Has by-election altered the political landscape? Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the result of Bangkok Constituency 6 by-election held July 25, 2010.
Thailand: City Council Election Campaign, Bangkok Post (2010).: This news article provides photos during a campaign to encourage voters to vote in the city council and district council elections held August 19, 2010.
Thailand: Major parties starting to gear up for the big fight, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses three major political parties in Thailand which already preparing for new general elections.
Thailand: Democrat dissolution trial begins, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses the opening trial for Democrat dissolution case in the Constitution Court.
Thailand: Single-seat system may 'encourage vote buying', The Nation (2010).: This article discusses the discourse to revamp the electoral system.
Thailand: Democrats gain majority vote in Bangkok elections: unofficial result, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses unofficial result for the Bangkok elections with Democrat Party have the majority of votes.
Thailand: Official result of district council poll, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses official result and voter turnout for Bangkok district council elections.
Thailand: PM: No election if unrest remains, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses statement by Thai PM regarding plan for general elections after attack on National Broadcasting Service of Thailand.
Thailand: Lessons from Bangkok poll despite low turnout, The Nation (2010).: This article discusses the voter turnout in Bangkok elections.
Thailand: Early general election possible next year: Thai gov't spokesman, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the possibility to hold Thailand General Elections in early 2011.
Thailand: Thaksin to increase activities ahead of Thai polls, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses political activities of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ahead of elections that is scheduled to be held by the end 2011.
Thailand: PM reinforces vow for early election, Bangkok Post (2010).: This article discusses statement by Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to have elections at the end of 2011.
Thailand: Election frauds proposed not to cause Thai political parties disbanded, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses constitution amendment regarding dissolution of political parties involved in election frauds.
Thai "yellow-shirts" regroup for 2nd day rally against constitution amendment, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses protest to Thailand government regarding amendment of the 2007 Constitution by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD).
Thai parliament adopts gov't proposed constitutional amendment draft on electoral system, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses constitutional amendment draft on the changes to the electoral system in Thailand.
Thailand's ruling party braces for ban verdict, Australia Network News (2010).: This article discusses the Constitutional Court’s verdict on Democrat party’s charges on misuse of a $US960,000 state grant in 2005.
Thai Constitution Court drops dissolution case against ruling Democrat, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the Constitutional Court decision where the judges voted 4:2 in favor of the Democrat, drop the dissolution case because the Election Commission did not follow proper legal procedures.
Advance By-Elections Begin In Thailand's Five Provinces, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses a two day advance by-elections in capital of Bangkok, northeastern provinces of Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima and Surin, and the central province of Ayutthaya.
Thai PM plans to call early election to reduce political conflict, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses the statement by Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call for early elections in 2011 to reduce political conflict in Thailand.
Thailand: Early poll might favour the government, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the confirmation of holding snap election in Thailand although exact date still remain uncertain.
Thailand: More party-list MPs in next poll, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses charter amendment on electoral system in Thailand which stated increasing party-list MPs from 100 to 125 while reducing constituency MPs from 400 to 375.
Thailand: First anti-government protests staged in Bangkok since emergency rule, CNN (2011).: This article discusses first Red Shirt demonstration since state of emergency ended in December 2010, the Thai PM has promised new election to be held before the end of 2011.
Thai voters to take money offered by election candidates: poll, Xinhua News (2011).: This article discusses a survey conducted on 2,604 eligible voters in 18 provinces in Thailand on whether they would accept money offered by election candidates to buy their votes.
Thailand: EC sets registration dates for appointed senators, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses announcement by Election Commission for registration dates for appointed senatorial candidates.
Thailand: Constitution proposals guided by self-interest, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the amendment proposals to change the election system.
Thailand: Coalition parties back Democrat formula, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses statement by political parties supporting the constitution amendment to reduce the number of constituency MPs to 375 and increase the number of MPs from the party-list system of proportional representation to 125.
Thailand: Coup claims denied, Thai PM signals early vote, Today Online (2011).: This article discusses Thai government response on speculation of military coup amid growing demonstrations.
Thailand: Amendments need backing from 314 MPs, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses voting by legislators for the charter amendment t o accept or reject the 375+125 MP formula for the future general elections.
Thailand: Amend election laws before poll – pundits, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses a round table forum held by Bangkok Post to discuss the amendment of election laws and future politics in Thailand.
Thailand: Amendments improve chances for smaller parties, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses issues of proposed change of election system from multi-seat to single-seat constituency and calculation of party list MPs in the Thailand charter amendment.
Thailand: Censure debate may set back early poll, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the possibility of holding snap elections in Thailand after the charter amendments is passed.
Thailand may have April election, Asean Affairs (2011).: This article discusses Thai Prime Minister statement which gave indication that the general elections might be held on April 2011.
Thailand: June-end polls in Thailand if ... Today Online (2011).: This article discusses Thai Prime Minister’s statement to possibly hold elections by end of June if economy in recovery, Constitution is amended and peace prevails.
Thailand gets new laws ahead of early elections, Australia Network News(2011).: This article discusses the approval of constitutional amendments by the Thailand parliaments.
Thailand: Govt to await court ruling on charter changes, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses petition submitted to the constitutional court regarding the charter amendment which includes the changes in electoral systems.
Thailand to hold elections before June: deputy PM, Channel News Asia (2011).: This article discusses the statement made by Thai deputy prime minister that a general election will be held in Thailand before June.
Thailand: Parties moving into election gear, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the preparation of parties and candidates to the possibility of a general election that will be held in middle of 2011 and the Election Commission’s amendment to electoral law to comply with the charter changes.
Thailand: Politicians turn to social media for election campaigning, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the use of social media for election campaign by political parties as the general election coming.
Thailand: PM: Election after new rules in place, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses charter amendment that will be submitted for royal endorsement and election commission preparation on election regulations.
Thailand: EC: All ready for general election, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses Election commission preparation on draft organic law on elections of MPs and draft regulations for the general election.
Thailand: Poll: Fierce battle expected in next election, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses a poll conducted by Abac poll on upcoming election as regards to vote buying, parties and candidates competition, etc.
Thailand: PM firm on House dissolution, election, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses Thailand Prime Minister’s statement on House of Representative dissolution to prepare for next general elections.
Thailand: Snap election 'just weeks away' PM finds pressure may force quick dissolution, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses Thai PM’s plans to consult with the Election Commission on the timing to dissolve the House of Representatives and discuss the possibility of election once the constitution amendment bill on the election system is promulgated.
Thailand: PM to meet Election Commission Friday on upcoming poll, The Nation (2011).: This article notes that the Thai Prime Minister will meet with the Election Commission on 11 March 2011 to discuss several issues in regards to organizing the upcoming general election, one of which is the time the EC would need to prepare said election.
Thailand: 4 major parties explain main policies for election campaigns, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the policies and strategies of four major parties, the Democract Party, Thai Party, Bhum Jai Thai Party, and Chart Thai Pattana Party for election campaigns in length on the run-up to the coming election.
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Thailand: EC to work on new seats, The Nation (2011).: This article notes that the Election Commission would ask election officials in 23 provinces to draw up new constituencies according to amended Constitution, which reduces the number of constituency MPs from 400 to 375 and has received the royal endorsement.
Thailand: Organic laws could hold up election plans: EC points out possible flaw in PM's timetable, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article highlights the concerns of a Thai Election Commissioner regarding the Prime Minister’s Plan to dissolve the House of Representatives within a short period of time.
Thailand: P.Thai questions Dem fundraiser, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article highlights that Thai opposition, Puea Thai Party, has formally asked the Election Commission to investigate the Democratic Party’s fund raising exercise and decide if such exercise is in breach of the Political Party Act.
Thailand: EC might ask for use of IS, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the statement from the Election Commissioner on the possibility of invoking the Internal Security Acts in anticipation of political violence during the campaigning period to ensure peace and order in the country.
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Thailand: Dissolution 'will go ahead' PM says he's unfazed by red shirt hate campaign, Bangkok Post, (2011).: This article discusses the PM’s plan to dissolve the House of Representatives early and the Election Commission’s anticipation plan to possible legal impediments to the next election.
Thailand: Coalition parties plan alliance, The Nation (2011): This article discusses the plan of two coalition parties, Bhum Jai Thai and Chart Thai Pattana, to announce their "political alliance" after the general elections at length.
Thailand: PM-EC meeting Friday's noon to set poll date, The Nation (2011): This article highlights the plan of the Thai PM to meet with the Electoral Commission on 11 March 2011 to discuss several issues in connection to holding early elections in Thailand, such as the completion of the drafting of the amended organic laws on election, the redrawn constituencies, etc.
Thailand: PM: Friday meeting to ease EC worries, Bangkok Post (2011): This article notes that the coming meeting between the Thai PM with the Election Commission on 11 March 2011 is expected to ease some of the concerns of the EC regarding legal obstacles to holding early elections.
Thailand: Thai EC Proposes General Election In June Or July, Bernama (2011): The article discusses the meeting between the Thai Election Commission and the Prime Minister that took place on 11 March 2011. The EC proposed in the meeting that the general elections be held in June or July preceded by the dissolution of the House of Representatives in Early May 2011.
Thailand: Govt pushes ahead with poll, The Nation (2011): This article notes the dissatisfaction of the Thai opposition parties of the PM’s plan to dissolve the Parliament in May 2011. In response to this, the Deputy PM remarked that all parties in the Parliament should cooperate to pass two organic laws, which are the prerequisite to holding the general election.
Thailand: PM sets timetable for possible June election, The Nation (2011): This article discusses at length the result of the Thai PM meeting with the Election Commission. The PM announced that he sought the dissolution of the Parliament in May, in order to pave way for a June / July 2011 election. He added that it is important to clear up the uncertainty in the country through polls.
Thailand: PM pushes to expedite organic bills for election, Bangkok Post (2011): This article notes that the Thai PM has ordered the government to expedite the passing of three organic laws in the Parliament by April 2011. The laws will enable the EC to run the general election as they implement the changes in the amended Constitution.
Thailand: EC can issue poll laws, if needed, The Nation (2011): This article notes the concerns of the Speaker of the House of Representatives with regards to the immediate passing of the three organic election laws as prerequisite to holding a general election. He noted that in the event that legal amendments were not finished on time due to disagreement among MPs, the Constitution allows the Election Commission to issue poll regulations.
Thailand: Organic laws bills to House March 18, Bangkok Post (2011): The article notes that the Thai Election Commission (EC) will submit draft amendments to three organic laws on the election of MPs and senators, political parties, and the EC, to the House of Representatives on 18 March 2011.
Thailand: Fierce battles, vote buying expected in upcoming polls, The Nation (2011): The article discusses the concerns of the Election Commission of potential vote-buying practice in the upcoming general election due to expected severe competition among rival political parties.
Thailand: Thai Lower House to start vetting bills for new election, Brunei Times (2011): This article notes that the Thai’s lower house will deliberate the three draft bills needed for holding the general election in the coming week. The three bills are bills Election Commission, political parties, and election of members of the House of Representatives.
Thailand: PT announces 311 candidates, Bangkok Post (2011): This article notes that the Puea Thai Party will soon reveal 311 of its candidates to the public. It is also noted that the party will announce their candidate for the PM post after the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
Thailand: Suthep: House dissolution by May 10, Bangkok Post (2011): This article notes the statement of Thai Deputy Prime Minister on the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election. The Deputy PM stated that the House will likely be dissolved by 10 May 2011, with the election held on 1 or 2 July 2011.
Thailand: Three election bills for urgent debate, Bangkok Post (2011): This article notes that Thai Chief government whip will propose that the House of Representatives make the three bills required to holding the general election a top priority in their deliberation process.
Thailand: Sodsri to resign, EC 'under attack', Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports the intention of Thai’s election commissioner Sodsri Sattayatham to resign from her position due to outsider pressure with regards to the amendments of the three organic bills required for holding the next elections.
Thailand: Thai lawmakers begin scrutiny of 3 election organic bills, Xinhua News (2011): This article notes that Thailand has established a special committee comprising members from both government coalition and opposition parties to scrutinizing three election-related organic bills, and is expected to finish their work within two weeks.
Thailand's yellow-shirt group to boycott the poll, Asia News Network (2011): This article reports that the People’s Alliance for Democracy, better known as the “yellow shirt,” will campaign to boycott the poll, planned to be held mid-2011. PAD leader also issued an ultimatum to the member of its offshoot New Political party who oppose the campaign.
Thailand : Thailand rejects foreign poll monitors, The Brunei Times (2011): This article reports that the Thai deputy prime minister will not allow foreigners to observe and monitor the upcoming election that will be held on June or July 2011.
Thailand: Suthep: Election a certainty, Bangkok Times (2011): This article reports that Thai Deputy Prime Minister for security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban stressed to the people that an election is definitely taking place this year, despite the rumors stating otherwise. He informed that the Internal Security Act will be upheld until election day.
Thailand: Aswin tasked with making elections peaceful, The Nation (2011): This article reports that Thai assistant National Police chief announced his priority to prevent the eruption of violence during campaigning in the Central, Eastern and Western regions of Thailand, and to ensure a peaceful general election.
Thailand: NPP vows to contest poll, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the New Political Party, the political wing of the yellow shirt People's Alliance for Democracy has announced that it will contest poll, expected in June 2011, despite the directive from the PAD to boycott it. It is explained that the party would run in constituencies where it had a chance of winning.
Thailand: Gen Prayuth: There will be an election, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thai Army Chief affirmed that a general election will be held soon and that the military will not be involved in the formation of a new government. He avowed that the army would help overcome obstacles the country faces in a democratic manner.
Thailand: Minor parties to unveil alliance, The Nation (2011): This article reports that the new alliance of Ruam Chart Pattana and Puea Pandin parties for the upcoming general election will soon be unveiled. The objective of the alliance of these small parties is said to defend their strongholds against campaigning by the major parties.
Thailand: PM picks late June, early July election, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva expected the next general election to take place between late June to early July 2011. This statement is a follow-up to his previous statement on the dissolution of the House of Representatives first week of May 2011.
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Thailand: House passes all three election-related bills, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai House of Representatives passed three election-related bills on a House Session on 7 April 2011. The three draft organic laws implement the changes in the amended charter and will provide the legal basis for the Election Commission to hold a general election.
Thailand: New constituencies coming, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Election Commission will need to redraw the constituencies in line with the charter amendments that reduce the number of constituency MPs from 400 to 375.
Thailand: Senate asked to endorse election bills, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made a call for senators to pass the three election-related bills to allow the next general elections to take place. The Senate will deliberate on 11 April 2011.
Thailand: Demands grow for foreign election monitors, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that ICG, an international think-tank, publishes a report entitled Thailand: The Calm Before Another Storm?” which states that Thailand should allow foreign observers to monitor the upcoming general election to enhance the legitimacy of the polls.
Thailand: Three election laws get initial green light, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the three draft organic laws on the elections have passed the first reading in the Senate. The second and third readings will be held on 18 April 2011.
Thailand: Gen Prayuth calls for big voter turnout, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thai Army Chief, Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha called for a large voter turnout in the coming general election.
Thailand: Senate urged to pass laws, Bangkok (2011): This article reports that Thai PM is urging the Senate to finish deliberation of the three organic laws related to the election. The PM also stated that if the laws are passed immediately and passed the scrutiny of the Constitutional Court, he would dissolve the House of Representatives by early May 2011.
Thailand: Poll a pivotal point in country's political transition, Bangkok Post (2011): This article contains excerpt of interviews with election commissioner Prapun Naigowit. It highlights his confidence that the election will be a solution to relieve the conflict, and that the EC will ensure that the election runs properly and smoothly.
Thailand: PM urges senators to pass organic laws, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Prime Minister called on the Senate to pass the election laws immediately in order to move forward to the election.
Thailand: EC draws up rules on monarchy, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Election Commission is drawing up regulations to ban politicians from mentioning the monarchy during election campaigning and that they would be issued under the organic law governing the election of MPs and senators.
Thailand: Senator denies using delay tactics over election bills, Bangkok Post (2011): The article reports that Deputy Senate Speaker denied the allegation that the senate was trying to delay deliberation of three organic bills governing elections. The Senate would be able to begin reading the three organic bills on 23 April 2011.
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Thailand: PM confirms election in June or July, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva confirmed that the government will hold an election in June or early July after the House dissolution scheduled in May 2011.
Thailand: PM confirms early May for House dissolution, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai PM confirmed he would submit for royal approval a decree for the House's dissolution in the first week of May 2011. The decree would specify the poll date.
Thailand: EC will brief parties on poll rule over monarchy, The Nation (2011): This article reports that the Thai Election Commission will brief political parties on the rule banning mention of the monarchy during election campaigning. The new rule was not yet in effect as it would come into force when a royal decree on the election date was issued.
Thailand: Scrap advance vote, says Senate panel, The Nation (2011): This article reports that the Thai Senate has proposed scrapping advance balloting, and allowing only officials who have election-related work to cast advance votes in the electoral bill. Advance voting has been criticized by legislators as paving the way for electoral fraud.
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Thailand: New electorate boundaries set, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Election Commission has completed drawing 375 new electorate boundaries in 77 provinces in line with the amended constitution. The new constituencies will take effect after being published in the Royal Gazette.
Thailand: NPP to boycott election, The Nation (2011): This article reports that Thai’s New Politics Party decided to boycott the upcoming election and join the People's Alliance for Democracy's campaigns for voters to cast a 'no-vote'. The Election Commission will be informed of the resolution of the NPP.
Thailand: Senate passes poll bills but rejects some changes, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Senate passed the three election-related bills on 25 April 2011. The three bills set new guidelines for the election of the single constituency members of the Lower House and the Senate, as well as the operations of the Election Commission and political parties after the amendments in the charter.
Thailand: EC: Border row might affect elections, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the statement of Thai Election Commissioner on the possibility of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia affecting the general election as troops and security units are deployed in the border area when they should be used elsewhere to oversee the election process.
Thailand: Thai election body bans discussion of monarchy, Brunei Times (2011): This article reports on the ban issued by the Thai election Commission on discussion of the monarchy in campaigning for the general election, expected to be held in July 2011.
Thailand: Parties vow to stay mum on monarchy: Constitution Court to review election bills, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that almost all but few of Thailand’s 55 political parties have endorsed the agreement to refrain from exploiting the monarchy in their campaign for the general election scheduled in June 2011.
Thailand: Thai PM says no delay to election plans, Brunei Times (2011): This article reports on the statement of Thai PM confirming no delay in the election plans. He confirmed that he would submit the royal decree dissolving the House of Parliament early May 2011 to the King.
Thailand: EC begins election meetings, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thailand’s Election Commission has begun their preparation for the general election scheduled 3 July 2011. The EC has begun preparing for registration of candidates in the party list system. According to the election law, the registration of candidates in the constituency system must be within 20 days after a royal decree for a general election takes effect.
Thailand: EC: Biased officials aiding candidates, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the statements of one of Thai’s Election Commissioner on the partiality of high-ranking government officials. These officials are reported to help some candidates electioneer ahead of the official campaign period. The EC will issue red and yellow cards immediately to prevent these candidates from running for election.
Thailand: Court clears election bills, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thailand's Constitution Court has cleared three election-related organic laws passed by Parliament recently, citing that they complied with the March amendments. The three organic laws pertain to the election of MPs, senators, political parties and Election Commission. The bills will become law after they are published in the Royal Gazette.
Thailand: Thai general election to take place July 3, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thai general election will take place o 3 July 2011. The King has endorsed the royal decree for the dissolution of parliament as sought by Thai PM on 6 May 2011. Under Thailand's constitution, a general election must be held between 45 and 60 days after the dissolution of Parliament.
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Thailand: Shooting of ex-MP may signal start of poll violence, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on an attempted assasination of an ex-MP from Pheu Thai Party on 10 May 2011, which is seen as the first election-related violence since the house dissolution. There is a rising concern of more electoral violence in the lead-up to 3 July 2011.
Thailand: Political parties agree to sign code of conduct for election, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that all political parties have agreed to sign code of conduct for election ahead of the 3 July election. Under the code, parties will, among others, respect and follow the letter and spirit of the constitution, election laws and regulations issued by the Election Commission, will refrain from involving the royal institution by deed or comment in the election, will refrain from vote buying and will not use state or other public resources for campaign purposes or to obtain votes.
Thailand: EC asks police to provide security, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that Thai election commission has asked the Royal Thai Police Office to provide security for politicians and their supporters during the registration of candidates to run in the general election, following the attempted assasination of an ex-MP.
Thailand: EC issues social-media election warning, The Nation (2011): This article reports that the Thai Election issued warning regarding social-media campaigning and the publishing of opinion polls linked to election result in the media.
Thailand: Forthcoming Election In Thailand Sees Sound Studios Soar, Bernama (2011): This article reports on an alternative method of campaigning in Thailand where political parties opt to introduce their candidates by using pre-recorded voice-overs to replace placards, which are seen as more costly and outdated.
Thailand: Pollsters warn against politically steered surveys, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the statements of leading pollster in Thailand on the danger of biased opinion survey in the lead-up to the July 3 election. Voters are advised to choose parties and candidates that match their expectations, as some polls only spread the words of the political parties. They also warn the media to examine poll results before publishing these results.
Thailand: EC sets out spending rules for online campaigning, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Electoral Commission requires candidates and political parties to count electronic campaign activity as campaign expense and report it to the Commission. The EC has laid down a set of guidelines on how to calculate e-campaign spending and informed political parties of it.
Thailand: Election campaign posters cluttering up city fast, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the complaints of many Bangkok residents over election campaign posters in the city. They also complain that Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), tasked to implement the law designating the areas for election campaign signs and posters, seldom enforce this law.
Thailand: Campaign deadline also applies online, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Election Commission sets the regulation to ban all election campaigning after 6pm on the day before election day and that ban must also be applied to online media and activities on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Thailand: EC limit on candidate media spending stays, Bangkok Post (2011): This article report that the Thai Election Commission will keep the media campaign budget for each candidate at 1.5 million baht for the July 3 election. It is the same ceiling imposed for the 2007 general election.
Thailand: 400 police for party lists registration, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that about 400 policemen will be deployed at the venue for party list candidates registration, which starts from 19-23 May 2011. It is also reported that no outsiders will be allowed inside the building but the representatives of political parties, EC staff, and news reporters who registered their attendance in advance.
Thailand: Parties' candidates embrace social media, The Nation (2011): This article reports that the advertising industry expects up t 1 million Baht in campaign ad spending by political parties in the run-up to the general election. It also highlights the use of social media amongst candidates. At least 60 per cent is expected to be spent through broadcast media such as free TV and radio, while 30 per cent will be spent on print and social media and 8 to 10 per cent on outdoor advertising such as billboards.
Thailand: EC satisfied with party lists registration, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the first day of election candidates registration went over well with 29 political parties submitting their party lists and drawing lots to decide positions on the ballot paper. The EC reported that after the end of registration of candidates on party list on 23 May 2011 the EC would take no more than 10 days to check their qualifications before anouncing the names of qualified candidates.
Thailand: Election race begins, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reported the registration of election candidates on 19 May 2011. The Democrat party of PM Abhisit Vejjajiva drew position number 10 on the ballot paper while opposition party, Pheu Thai, drew number 1 in the party list system of representation.
Thailand: Thailand's ruling Democrat gets No.10 for party list registration, Xinhua News (2011): This article discusses about party registration for the upcoming general election in Thailand. The ruling Democrat got No. 10 for party list candidacy and its rival got No. 1. Total 28 parties have registered for 3rd July election, but two parties are unqualified by the election commission. Thus there are only26 parties contested for general election
Thailand: Major parties reach out via social media, The Nation (2011): This article reports that several major political parties in Thailand are leaning heavily on social media to attract voters. The Democrat Party, for example, plans to have its leaders talk to the public via livestream on facebook and offers iphone application, called “democractTH”. Its rival party, Pheu Thai, will soon launch its own applications for iPhone, Android, Symbian and BlackBerry.
Thailand: EC tells parties to watch poll spending, The Nation (2011): This article reports on the statement of Election Commission secretary-general on political parties spending for the use of social media networks in their election campaigning. The SG warned political parties not to spend beyond the legal limit set by the EC. The article also touched upon the regulation issued by Bangkok Governor on putting up election posters on Bangkok streets.
Thailand: Counting of Votes to End by 9PM on July 3, The Nation (2011): his article reports that Thai Election Commissioner estimated that the unofficial counting of votes should be completed by 9pm on the balloting day, with the winning party emerging within hours after the closing of ballot boxes on July 3. The EC has undertaken preparatory measures to ensure a smooth election day, e.g. the EC has designated a common site per constituency for all parties to access and hold campaigning activities, issued security guidelines designed to safeguard ballot boxes
Thailand: Evacuees urged to register, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the EC encourages Thais who have fled political unrest in the Middle East and Natural Disasters in Japan to contact authorities in their home provinces if they want to cast votes in the general election in July 2011. The deadline for registration is June 2.
Thailand: Campaign spending limit set, B1.5m, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai Election Commission has set campaign spending limit at B 1.5m to each candidate campaigning for the general election.
Thailand: Campaign financing in the spotlight, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the commitment of the the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to ask the Thai Election Commission to examine suspicious financial transactions in the lead-up to the July 3 general election, such as the opening of bank accounts at several commercial banks during the weeks leading up to the election. The authority to initiate probes of election fraud rests with the EC.
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Thailand: Constituency registration starts Tues, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the registration of candidates running for election in the 375 single-seat constituencies will begin on 24 May 2011 and end on 28 May 2011. Constituency candidates are not required to draw lots for their numbers on the ballots. Each party already has a number through the drawing of lots during party-list registration.
Thailand: EC insists it will police poll, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the statement of the Election Commissioner on policing the July 3 poll. The EC is said to take tough action against those who use threats to disrupt political parties’ election campaigning.
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Thailand: Advance voting registration June 13-17, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the EC has set June 13-17 for busy people to register for advance voting on June 26, ahead of the July 3 general election. Advance voting has been set for June 26 between 8am and 3pm.
Thailand: Police expect poll-related violence in 10 provinces, The Nation (2011): This article reports that the police expects to see fierce competition in 10 provinces in the run-up to the July 3 general election. Violence is expected to break out in these provinces due to intense rivalry between political parties.
Thailand: Thai yellow-shirt to launch "vote no" campaign, Xinhua News (2011): This article notes that the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), also known as theThai Yellow-shirt movement, will start a nationwide campaign to vote “No” for General Election on July 3. They believe that the general election will not make betterment for the country.
Thailand: EC advance-voting moves aim to stem irregularities, The Nation (2011): This article reports on the statement of the Thai EC Secretary-General on advance balloting. The SG stated that measures related to advance balloting were aimed at preventing irregularities. The advance balloting will be held only on one day-26 June 2011.
Thailand: Candidates seek police protection, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the total of 123 candidates running in the July 3 general election have sought police protection. It is also reported that the Police Chief had instructed to take measures to prevent the use of violence between rival candidates during the election campaign.
Thailand: Reds want to observe elections, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the United front for Democracy, better known as the red-shirt group, has sent the request to observe the July 3 election to the EC. If allowed, they will observe at 90,000 poll units in the country.
Thailand: EC opens 1171 hotline, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the Thai EC has officially opened a hotline centre, telephone 1171, where people can get information about the July 3 polls or give information about vote buying or other violations of the electoral law.
Thailand: EC prints extra ballot papers, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports that the EC has prepared extra ballot papers than the number of eligible voters for the July 3 election. The EC Commissioner explained that the decision was taken to cater to advance voting, which will be held on June 26 2011.
Thailand: Watchdog says amnesty pledges, vote-no campaigns acceptable, Bangkok Post (2011): This article reports on the ruling of the Election Commission with regards to the vote-no campaigns by the PAD. The EC has has ruled it not illegal. However, they continue to encourage voters to exercise their rights and accept the results.
Thailand: Over 2.7m register for advance vote, The Nation (2011): This article reports that over 2.7m eligible voters have registered to vote before the July 3 election, most of which are in Bangkok. The advance voting will take place on June 26 2011.
Thailand: Students believe July 3 election won't end political conflict, The Nation (2011): This article notes statement from students who have the right to vote on Thailand July 3 election on the election, political conflict, and the hope for democracy.
Thailand: Police alert: Poll heats up, The Nation (2011): This article discusses that the police will heighten the security to curb againts political violence during the run up to the July 3 election. The number of candidates seeking police protection is now 288 from 10 parties
Thailand: As Thai election looms, so does political violence, Today Online (2011): This article notes that Thai Police has released a new list of potential trouble areas towards the July 3 general election. All candidates from the highest potential violence areas are under police protection.
Thailand: Poll watchdog raises Thai vote-buying fears, The Strait Times (2011): This article reports that international monitoring group will observe the process of Thailand’s July 3 general election. The observer will highlight the vote-buying issue in Thailand which much more advance compared with other country.
Thailand: Monitor team to keep eye on electioneering, starting today Asian observers aim to ensure honest poll, Bangkok Post (2011): This article discusses that NAMFREL will observe Thailand’s general election. Its top concern is vote-buying and political violence issues. Beside those two issues the observer will also look forward to see the conflict resolution in Thailand through democratic ways. The observer also pushes the voter to report any irregularities during the election.
Thailand: Vote may not heal deep divisions, monitor warns, The Nation (2011): This article discusses that July 3 election will not bring national reconciliation because the political conflict for the past five years.
Thailand: Thai activists target sister to thwart Thaksin's return, The Brunei Times (2011).: This article discusses campaign launched by Thai activist towards Yingluck Shinawatra regarding giving pardon on her self-exiled brother former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thailand: Thailand to deploy some 100,000 policemen on voting day, Xinhua News (2011): This article reports that 100.000 police will be deployed to 90,200 polling stations nationwide on July 3 general election to secure the election.
Thailand: EC takes baby social media steps, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses Thailand Election Commission’s approach on social media for raising election awareness.
Thailand: Most Thais ready for woman PM: Opinion polls, The Strait Times (2011): This article discusses survey conducted by National Institute of Development Administration which shows that most of Thai people are ready for woman PM.
Thai Royalists Urge People Not to Vote in July Election, VOA News (2011).: This article discusses political movement by the People’s Alliance for Democracy which conducted the no vote campaign for the July nationwide election.
Thailand: Political Parties Need Image Branding, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses opinion from marketing and advertising sector regarding political parties branding prior to July 3 elections which they considered to be conducting short term ‘promotions’.
Thailand: EC: Poll results will be recognised, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the credibility of upcoming July 3 Thailand election as stated by Thailand election commissioner in a seminar organized by Channel 9 and Election commission. The seminar discusses the voting operations, elections security, and screening process of foreign election observers.
Thailand's opposition party ahead of ruling Democrat: Poll, Asia News Network (2011): This article discusses the survey (June 2-9) released by Bangkok poll that showed Thailand opposition’s Pheu Thai Party as favorite.
Thailand: Police battle to contain election violence, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the increasing political assault of election candidates in the 2011 election campaign and the set up of peacekeeping centre by Crime Suppression Division police.
Thailand: EC has no objection to EU monitoring poll, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the statement by the Thai Election Commission chairman that the commission is ready to allow EU to monitor the July 3 General Election.
Thailand: Advanced polling move, The Nation (2011).: This article notes the opening of registration for advance polling for the July 3 General Elections. The registration is opened until June 26 for voting in the voters' local constituency.
Thailand: We will disqualify wrongdoers before election, EC panel warns, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the statement from the Election Commission on the possibility for candidates disqualification before the July 3 General Election if they violated the electoral law.
Thailand: Websites set for launch to inform voters, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses new websites launched by universities and organizations to monitor election campaign and electoral processes.
Thailand: Thai army stresses political neutrality before election, Xinhua News (2011): This article reports the Army’s declaration of their impartiality in politics for the July 3 General Election.
Thai army chief Prayuth urges vote for 'good people', BBC (2011): This article discusses the statement by Thailand’s army general in state television for voters to vote for candidates who can ensure stability and protect the monarchy in the July 3 general election.
Thailand: Thai Election Commission urged to facilitate discussion on Internet, Xinhua News (2011): This article discusses an adviset tohe election commision to provide facilitation and protection for citizen to discuss July 3 national election on the internet.
Thailand: July 3 election seems to be very much a family affair, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses candidates contesting in July 3 General Elections which many of them are the children and/or relatives of the member of parliaments.
Thailand: Campaign spending to reach Bt39 bn: Kresearch, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses report released by Kresearch which reported that campaign spending for July 3 election have risen from Bt21 billion (2007 election) to an estimated Bt39 billion.
Thailand: 5 parties accept to join debate, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the acceptence of invitation to join a debate on the political parties’ policies by five political parties.
Thailand: The economics of election campaign posters, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses election campaign conducted by candidates through the use of posters and billboards and its budgets.
Thailand: Pheu Thai may win most party-list seats, new poll shows, Today Online (2011): This article reports the survey conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat Universityy which shows the possibility that opposition party Pheu Thai to win the July 3 General Election
Thailand: Thai police on patrol after election worker shot dead, Today Online (2011): This article discusses the Thai police preparation to the possibility of violence during the campaign period. 2,000 officers are on standby to guard politicians.
Thailand: EC: Election will definitely take place, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the confirmation from Election Commissioner that Thailand General election will take place on July 3, 2011.
Thailand: Thai protesters file complaint to disband pro-Thaksin party, Today Online (2011): This article discusses about the demand of The People's Alliance for Democracy for the election commission to disband party ruled by Thaksin’s sister.
Thailand: Thai pre-election poll: Thaksin's party ahead of ruling Democrat, Xinhua News (2011): This article discusses the pre-election survey conducted by Abac Poll which indicates the opposition party to win the July 3 general election.
Thailand economic group challenges election giveaways, ASEAN Affairs (2011).: This article discusses comments from Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) regarding economic policies campaigned by Thai political parties ahead of the July 3 General Elections.
Thai Ruling Party Stages Rally at Emotional Site, VOA News (2011).: This article reports the campaign rally by Thai Democrat Party that took place at the site of anti-government protests in 2010.
Time for Thai youth to show their political teeth, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the participation of Thailand youth in politics ahead of the July 3 General Elections.
Thailand: Colourful characters spice up election, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the political parties and candidates contesting for the July 3 Thailand General elections.
Thailand: 10 million voters still undecided, Abac Poll finds, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the result of nationwide survey of 5,349 respondents in 28 selected provinces in Thailand which indicates that there are 76 per cent of eligible voters are planning to vote in the July 3 General Elections in which 30 per cent of those who are going to vote are still undecided.
Thailand: Thai Election Commission satisfied with advance voting, Xinhua News (2011): This article notes the statement from Thailand's Election Commission chairman that advance voting held in June 26 went smoothly.
Thailand: Vote-buying expected to kick into high gear as Thai election looms, Today Online (2011): This article discusses the possibility of electoral fraud in July 3 general election.
Thai insurgency edges into election debate, Channel News Asia (2011).: This article discusses insurgency in Southern Thailand and political agenda ahead of July 3 elections.
Violence feared after key Thai elections, The Straits Times (2011).: This article discusses opinions from analyst and observers on situation following the upcoming July 3 General Elections.
Thailand: 'Advance' voters can't vote on July 3, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the statement by Thailand Election Commission member that voters who registered for advance voting but did not cast their ballots cannot vote on the July 3 election.
Thailand: Canvassers seen as crucial in run-up to poll, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the role of election canvassers in determining election results ahead of the July 3 General Elections.
Thailand's ladyboys' pictures have election officials in a tizzy, Today Online (2011): This article discusses the difficulty faced by transgender community to vote in the general elections because of confusion on ID cards picture.
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Thailand: 'There are three phases of vote buying in this year's Thai election', Today Online (2011): This article discusses vote buying buying in Thailand’s 2011 general election. The statement from director of Suan Dusit Poll conclude that vote buying could be divided into three phases; period before candidate registration, on official election campaign and in final leg of the race.
Thailand: Thai troops accused of pre-vote intimidation, Brunei Times (2011): This article reports complaints on Thai troops of intimidating Pheu Thai canvasser ahead the July 3 general elections.
Thailand: Voting from abroad: Thai voices from a distance, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the registration for Thai voters to vote from abroad. The number of voters that have been registered for the July 3 General Election is 147,330.
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Thailand: EC gets 521 poll violation complaints, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses poll violation complaints received by Election Commission with the total of 111 direct complaints and 410 poll-related complaints received through its hotline and website.
Thailand: Anfrel reps monitor poll fight upcountry, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the Thai general election observation by ANFREL. Sixty representatives from twenty four nations begun traveling to the provinces in Thailand.
UN chief calls for credible, peaceful Thai polls, Channel News Asia (2011).: This article discusses the call for a peaceful, fair, credible and transparent election in Thailand by UN Secretary General.
Thailand: Thai army chief turns down coup rumors if opposition Pheu Thai wins, Xinhua News (2011): This article discusses statement by Thai army chief that turned down rumors of a possible coup. He also stated that the army’s duty is to protect national sovereignty.
Thailand: Parties' last ditch efforts in Thai poll campaign, Asia News Networks (2011): This article discusses the efforts from Democrat party and Pheu Thai in the end of their election campaign
Thailand: Voters should double-check details: EC, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the call out from the Thailand Election Commission to the voters to check their name and designated polling station to correct errors ahead of the July 3 general elections.
Thailand: Yingluck Shinawatra set to be Thailand's first female premier, CNN (2011): This article reports Yingluck Shinawatra to become the first female PM in Thailand. The Phue Thai Party won the July 3 general election, with 262 seats.
Thailand holds general election, Xinhua News (2011): This article reports the process of Thailand July 3 general election. There are about 4.3 million eligible voters and 90,860 polling stations across the country.
Thailand Votes for Next Leaders, VOA News (2011): The article discusses the July 3 general election in Thailand with the participation of 40 political parties.
Thailand: Vote buying, ballot tearing top legal complaints, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses legal complaints on election day lodged to the Election Commission. The most common violation is vote buying and ballot tearing.
Thailand: Gen Prawit: Army accepts election, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the acceptance of the July 3 general elections result by the military. The army performed a coup in September 2006.
Election Day: Thailand Votes, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article provides selection of images on the election day in Thailand's July 3 general elections.
Thailand: Unofficial voter turnout 65.99%, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the announcement from Election Commission Suthipol Thaweechaikarn regarding unofficial voter turnout in the July 3 election. The voter turnout is 65.99 per cent.
Thailand: EC reveals invalid votes reached 5%, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses invalid ballots cast in July 3 general elections. Invalid ballots cast for constituency candidates is 5.74% and invalid ballots cast for party-list candidates is at 4.88%.
Thailand: EC mulls new exit poll regulations, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses statement from Thailand Election Commission secretary-general regarding the possibility of changing regulations on exit polls.
Thailand: Asian Observer Group Commends Thai Election, Cites Minor Flaws, VOA News (2011).: This article discusses statement issued by Asian election monitoring group, ANFREL, on Thailand July 3 elections that considered to be peaceful and orderly although the group cited some flaws.
Thailand: UN Chief Welcomes 'Orderly Conduct' of Thai Election, VOA News (2011).: This article discusses statement issued by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thailand General Elections which considered to be conducted orderly. He stated the hope for the elections to consolidate democracy, reconciliation and stability.
Thai election commission announces official election result, Xinhua News (2011).: This article reports the official election result announced by the Election Commission in which Pheu Thai Party won with 265 seats, while Democrat Party with 159 seats.
Thai election commission to verify voting result on July 12, Xinhua News (2011).: This article reports the Election Commission expectation of the completion of vote counting on July 12.
Thailand: Not all MPs to be endorsed July 12, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the complaints of electoral fraud against 50 MPs received by the Election Commission and the possibility of only 95 per cent members of the new House of Representatives will be endorsed.
Thailand: Prawit: Military accepts polls result, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article reports the statement by Thailand Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon that the armed forces accepted the election results and its legitimacy to lead the government.
Thailand: Hundreds of complaints deluge poll watchdog, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses complaints from the July 3 General Election received by the Election Commission. The Election Commission must announce confirmed poll results of at least 95% of House seats.
Thailand: EC misses its mark on poll numbers, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article notes the Election Commission which misreported differences in constituency and party list voter turnouts.
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Thai election board holds back nod for winners, The Straits Times (2011).: This article reports Thailand election commission which did not endorse more than one-quarter winning candidates in July 3 general elections, which include Yingluck Shinawatra. The commission is said to further investigate 142 candidates which it did not endorse.
Thai PM-in-waiting confident she will be cleared, Channel News Asia (2011).: This article discusses statement by TYingluck Shinawatra that she is confident the Election Commission will treat her and Puea Thai Party with fairness and justice.
Thailand: EC strives to endorse most MPs by July 28, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses statement by Thailand Election Commission that they will endorse at least 95% of MPs by July 28, 2011. The Election Commission has endorsed 358 MPs from 500 MPs required to convene the first meeting of the House of Representatives.
Thailand: EC gets tough on complaints, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses complaints over electoral fraud that needs to be verified by the Election Commission to endorse the remaining Mp-s elect
Thailand: Election helps boost ad spending in all media, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses survey by Nielsen's research which found that advertising on all media surged 11 per cent due to political parties campaign for the July 3 elections.
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Thailand: False charges delay EC work, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses false complaints lodged after the July 3 election which caused the Election Commission to delay endorsement of some MPs elect. The Election Commission received more than 300 complaints against candidates.
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Thailand: Yingluck, Abhisit 'to get EC nod', The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the second batch announcement by the Election Commission to endorse the remaining MPs elect. Election Commission member stated that Yingluck Shinawatra and Abhisit Vejjajiva are expected to be endorsed.
Thai Panel Certifies Yingluck Election, VOA News (2011).: This article discusses the Thai Election Commission’s endorsement to Yingluck Shinawatra and Abhisit Vejjajiva after dismissing complaints of election law violations.
Thailand: EC hoping to meet 30-day deadline, The Nation (2011).: This article discusses the Election Commission’s endorsement on remaining mp-elect for parliament to open within the 30-day deadline after the election.
Thailand: Discrepancy forces ballot recount, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the Election Commission (EC) decision to order ballot recount in Yala province. The decision is to follow complaint filed to the EC that the total number of ballots cast did not match the voter turnout in the constituency.
Thai Election Commission certifies enough MPs to hold House session, Xinhua (2011).: This article discusses endorsement of remaining member of parliament (MPs) which make the number of MPs certified are 496 of 500. For the first meeting of the Lower House of Parliament, 95 percent of MPs must be endorsed.
Thailand: Two re-elections, one recount, same results, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the re-election and recount of MPs-elect that were given yellow card by the Election Commission due to vote-buying offense.
Thailand to open new parliament, The Straits Times (2011).: This article discusses the opening of Thailand new parliament. The 500-seat lower house chamber is set to vote Thailand's prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Thailand: Election of new PM by Aug 5, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article reports the schedule for prime minister election by the House of Representative to be held no later than August 5.
Thai Parliament Prepares to Elect First Woman Prime Minister, VOA (2011).: This article discusses the prime minister election by the Thailand's parliament since the July 3 general elections. The election resulted in Pheu Thai Party won 265 seats in the 500 member House of Representatives.
Thailand's parliament elects Yingluck Shinawatra as PM, BBC (2011).: This article discusses the election of Yingluck Shinawatra as Prime Minister by Thailand lower house. She is the first female Prime Minister for Thailand.
Thailand's king endorses Yingluck Shinawatra as PM, BBC (2011).: This article discusses the endorsement of Yingluck Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister by Thailand’s king. She leads coaliton of six parties which dominates the parliament.
Thailand: Asian Women and Politics: The Family Connection, The Irrawaddy (2011).: This article discusses the women candidates for political leadership in the Asian region
EC says some canvassers fled Thailand after election, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses the report from the Election Commission that political canvassers had left Thailand after the July 3 elections due to fear of retaliation from losing candidates and political parties they worked for.
Thailand: MP suspended pending court ruling, Bangkok Post (2011).: This article discusses one of member of parliament (MP) who gets suspension due the Election Commission (EC)'s petition for his disqualification. The EC found the MP guilty of electoral fraud and petitioned the Supreme Court's Election Cases Division to disqualify him.
Thailand: Pheu Thai to discuss charter changes, Asia News Network (2011).: This article discusses the plan to amend the 2007 Thai constitution. A parliamentary member stated that the national assembly would set up to amend the charter which followed by a referendum on the current Constitution or the 1997 charter.
Thailand: Debate on referendum heating up in Thailand, Asia News Network (2011).: This article discusses the plan and schedule for referendum on charter amendment. The Election Commission would be tasked with organising the referendum, including holding public hearings.
Thai gov't urged to consult public on charter amendments, Asia News Network (2012).: This article discusses the need for Thai people to be consulted before the amendment of the 2007 Constitution.
Thailand: EC votes to disqualify MP for buying votes, Bangkok Post (2012).: This article discusses the disqualification of member of parliament for Buri Ram by Election Commission as the MP is found guilty of vote buying. The Election Commission would forward its resolution and recommendations to the Supreme Court's Election Division.
Thailand: Politicians woo women voters as females outnumber males in Thailand, Asia News Network (2012).: This article discusses the women voters in Thailand. As women outnumber men by 32 million to 31 million in the country, political parties are attaching more importance in policies and projects for women.
Thai parliament schedules 3rd reading of charter amendment bill for June 5, Xinhua (2012).: This article discusses the schedule for the third and final reading of the charter amendment bill. The joint session of parliament passed the draft to revise Section 291 of the charter, allowing the setting of a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).

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