Tag: Somchai Srisuthiyakorn
EC working on 20-year national strategy
BANGKOK – The Election Commission (EC) has held a forum to hear opinions on its draft 20-year national strategy, which was drawn up with...
Election Commission ready for new general election
overnment to hold a general election in 60 days or invite political parties to reach an agreement on the new balloting date after the...
EC will soon decide if PM breaches election law
BANGKOK, 14 March 2014 The Election Commission (EC) says it is urgently investigating into the case of the prime minister to decide if her...
Election Commission prepares to summon Chalerm to explain CMPO’s 2 billion...
BANGKOK, 14 March 201 The Election Commission (EC) has approved a withdrawal of 1.25 billion baht from the central budget at the Cabinet’s request...
Re-run polls go well despite low turnout
BANGKOK, 2 March 2014 The election Commission (EC) has reported that the Sunday re-run elections in five provinces where the original vote was cancelled...
Elections in 5 provinces show 10% voter turnout
SAMUT SAKHON, March 3 – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) reported a 10 per cent voter turnout for elections in 106 polling stations in five...
Thai Election Commission hails govt, anti-govt negotiations to end political impasse
BANGKOK, Feb 28 – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) today welcomed a move for dialogue between the two main conflicting parties in Thailand’s four-month political...
Election Commission nods to Bt712 million for rice payments
BANGKOK, Feb 26 – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) yesterday permitted the government to withdraw Bt712 million from the central fund to pay farmers under...
Govt retracts Bt712 million request for rice payments
BANGKOK, Feb 20 – The caretaker government has withdrawn its letter to the Election Commission (EC) seeking Bt712 million from the central fund to...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...