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Democrats cry foul against EC for barring politicians to join public...
Two former Democrat MPs slammed the Election Commission for blocking politicians from participating in public debates on draft constitution staged in all provinces since...
Green light given for open debates on draft charter
Bowing to increasing pressure for open debates on the draft constitution, the government has given a green light for debates to be staged in...
PAD calls for dissolution of 5 parties
BANGKOK, 2 July 2011 – The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) for the disbandment of five political...
Election Commission admits technical glitches in advance election
BANGKOK, June 27 -- Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Suthipol Thaweechaikarn on Monday admitted that there were some technical glitches in the advance election on...
Election Commission satisfied with ‘smooth’ advance voting
BANGKOK, June 26 – Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) is satisfied with Sunday's overall advance voting nationwide, describing it as smooth, with only two...
Democrat Party asks Yingluck to order ‘Red Shirts’ stop movement against...
BANGKOK, June 19 -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the outgoing, ruling Democrat Party, on Sunday asked Yingluck Shinawatra, the number one...
EC: Yellow, red cards may be given before revealing poll result
RATCHABURI, 17 June 2011– The Election Commission (EC) has indicated that yellow and red cards might be issued for some MP candidates before...
EC unconcerned over EU observers
BANGKOK, 14 June 2011 – The Election Commission (EC) has voiced no concern after the European Union (EU) announced that it would send...
Election watchdog considering EU officials to observe Thai election
BANGKOK, June 12 -- Thailand's Election Commission (EC) is considering a request by the European Union (EU) to send its officials to monitor a...
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Holiday crowds pack Pattaya beach and Koh Larn as ferries hold at 30 baht
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism in Pattaya surged during the four-day holiday weekend from July 10–13, declared in celebration of Asalha Bucha Day and the...
Pattaya imposes 5,000 baht fine for smoking on beaches and footpaths
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has implemented a strict no-smoking policy on all its beach areas, including the footpaths, to promote public health and...
Pattaya businesses aim to turn half-half travel scheme into high-season revival
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) opened public registration for the “Half-Half Travel Thailand” scheme on July 10, following upgrades to...
Foreign tourists to Pattaya’s bar girls: keep fit, save money, and stay customer-friendly
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya weathers one of its toughest low seasons, foreign tourists and regular visitors are sending blunt but practical advice to...
Only clouds hover above — no heavy rain in sight for Pattaya over the...
PATTAYA, Thailand – While much of Thailand braces for heavy to very heavy rain, especially in the North and upper Northeast, Pattaya remains calm...