Tag: Phuchong Nuttrawong
EC says election of senators should go smoothly; 75% turnout expected
BANGKOK, 14 March 2014 The Election Commission indicated on Thursday it expects the senatorial election to proceed smoothly on March 30, although it has...
EC to destroy ballot papers not distributed in the South
BANGKOK, 8 February 2014 The Election Commission has announced it is making preparations to destroy ballot papers that could not be distributed from three...
EC to issue new election bill for 28 South constituencies after...
BANGKOK, 21 January 2014 Election Commission Secretary-General Phuchong Nuttrawong on Monday met with Interior Ministry Permanent-Secretary Wibun Sa-nguanphong, the governors of 15 southern provinces,...
87 party-list candidates disqualified mainly due to failing to vote in...
BANGKOK, 8 January 2014 The Election Commission (EC) revealed on Tuesday that 87 party-list candidates from 25 political parties have been disqualified from running...
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Thai PM Anutin orders tougher measures against criminal networks
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