EC: International organizations need permission to observe Thai elections

[webfact]

EC: International organizations need permission to observe Thai elections

 

 

BANGKOK, 18 December 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that international bodies that wish to observe the general election next year will need to seek its approval. 

EC Secretary General Jarungwit Phumma said it would be customary for the EC to invite electoral organs of other countries to observe next year’s election, but it is a requirement that international organizations and non-governmental agencies first seek permission directly from the Thai election organizer. 

Asked about the senate elections, which are currently being conducted across Thailand, Jarungwit said the next round of provincial level elections will be held on Saturday, December 22nd. 

In the meantime, EC chairman Ittiporn Boonprakong signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Channel 3, a free-to-air national television network, to educate the Thai public about the forthcoming election slated for February 24th. 

Ittiporn commented that, because next year’s polls will be different from past elections, it is the EC’s job to make sure voters understand the rules and related procedures going into this election.

 

-- nnt 2018-12-18

[Eric Loh]

Spare us the indignation to think that you are allowed to make decision. You should really dropped the military uniform as it's so inappropriate for an independent agency. 

[Chang_paarp]

52 minutes ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK, 18 December 2018 (NNT) – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that international bodies that wish to observe the general election next year will need to seek its approval. 

EC Secretary General Jarungwit Phumma said it would be customary for the EC to invite electoral organs of other countries to observe next year’s election, but it is a requirement that international organizations and non-governmental agencies first seek permission directly from the Thai election organizer. 

So, in the past the EC would invite outsiders to observe the elections, but, this time the outsiders have to apply.

No political interference happening here. ????

[newcomer71]

Look at him in the picture, see that uniform? Well, now you know who really will make that decision.

[klauskunkel]

I'm glad the EC is bringing back happiness to the government.

[yellowboat]

The leading parties should start looking for observers now.  Some UN observers actually live in Thailand. 

 

The uniform is just wrong.  The current military government just keeps sending the wrong message.

[Hayduke]

 

Actually this looks to be a Civil Service, rather than a military uniform.

 

[from the home of CC]

Whatever. Do you really think if something untoward was observed it would make a damn bit of difference? lol. Some folks on this forum seem to think in terms of how it was to live in their own country. You're not in your own country - get over it. If you cannot cast a vote in this loosely termed 'race' then you're only a forgotten bystander, blowing hot air on these pages with your political opinions, and like ass*****, everyone has one. Your only concern should be if they're going to let you continue to live here next year. No matter how self important you feel you are with your 'viewpoints' about this election, you're not.

[Artisi]

24 minutes ago, Hayduke said:

 

Actually this looks to be a Civil Service, rather than a military uniform.

 

think you are right, wings and all ????

[Odysseus123]

They just lerv dem uniforms..

 

I  have examined his 'fruit salad' minutely..and this is what I find..

 

Battle of Marathon-MC

Battle of Cannae-Bar-posthumous

Hastings..Croix de Guerre

Trafalgar..French navy Seals Cross

Marne..Legion d'honneur with crossed tomtit wings]

France ,1940-nothing

Sudan-Camembert and Brie 3rd class

Battle of Armageddon..Parachute wings-2nd  class.

 

[Charlie1]

Apparently, the all-knowing Mr EC Secretary General Jarungwit Phumma seems to forget that International observers are usually being invited by the country where elections are to take place as a clear sign that this country is interested in free and fair elections, which obviously isn't the case here. Thailand again is spitting on international conventions. Don't think this won't be noticed by the diplomatic corps and the international community.

[Thingamabob]

Something to hide?

[worgeordie]

Maybe they will invite some observers from N.Korea,Iran,Cuba,and Syria

they know all about democracy ????,just to say everything was above board.

regards worgeordie

[HalfLight]

Ah yes, the old 'me got power you no got power' gambit, much beloved of Thais because it allows them a greater sense of self-worth.

 

Sad really, this could have been articulated in a much softer and less narcissistic way, but then if they had that level of integrity and self-confidence, they probably would not have been appointed on the say-so of the narcissist-in-chief. Boot-lickers and lackeys are seldom in good psychological health.

 

And probably wouldn't need to wear some faux-military uniform with wings and campaign ribbons and epaulets and stuff to feel good about themselves.

 

*sigh* very sad.

 

 

 

[simon43]

Actually this looks to be a Civil Service, rather than a military uniform.

 

Maybe so, but what about "General Jarungwit Phumma"?

 

I don't think the word "General' is a new-fangled first name, like Britney, or Centurian or whatever.  It's his military title ==> General ????

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

 

 

 

Maybe so, but what about "General Jarungwit Phumma"?

 

I don't think the word "General' is a new-fangled first name, like Britney, or Centurian or whatever.  It's his military title ==> General ????

Both Thai Police and Civil Service use military rank designations.

I believe that employees of both services even go through a military boot camp.

The proliferation of high ranks in the TNPD organizational structure, as in the military, indicated the political impact of the police on national life.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Police_rank_insignia_of_Thailand

 

[HalfLight]

32 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Both Thai Police and Civil Service use military rank designations.

I believe that employees of both services even go through a military boot camp.

The proliferation of high ranks in the TNPD organizational structure, as in the military, indicated the political impact of the police on national life.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Police_rank_insignia_of_Thailand

 

I don't know if this is true or not, but I accept it as reported.

 

What a joke...if it wasn't so stupid it would be hilarious.

 

 

[melvinmelvin]

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

Both Thai Police and Civil Service use military rank designations.

I believe that employees of both services even go through a military boot camp.

The proliferation of high ranks in the TNPD organizational structure, as in the military, indicated the political impact of the police on national life.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Police_rank_insignia_of_Thailand

 

 

would you have a similar chart for the civil service?

 

[HalfLight]

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

Both Thai Police and Civil Service use military rank designations.

I believe that employees of both services even go through a military boot camp.

The proliferation of high ranks in the TNPD organizational structure, as in the military, indicated the political impact of the police on national life.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Police_rank_insignia_of_Thailand

 

 

And the impact of the armed forces upon the constabulary and civil service. For good or ill (why should it only be the army which has pretty uniforms?)

 

 

[chama]

7 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

I'm glad the EC is bringing back happiness to the government.

The government is very happy, its the people that have a problem. This election thing is just a small inconvenience for the government but if foreign observers are allowed into the country things could get a little more dicey and the happiness may decline.