snoop1130 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Ombudsman dismisses bid to void election By The Nation Raksagecha Chaechai The Ombudsman secretary-general The Ombudsman on Friday dismissed a move to nullify the March 24 election but agreed that the calculation method for MPs could be unconstitutional and a judgement would be sought from the Constitutional Court. The petition to invalidate the election was lodged by pro-Shinawatra politician Ruangkrai Leekitwatana who suspected the vote had not been conducted in good faith. Irregularities such as discrepancies in the votes, the invalidation of the ballots from overseas voting in New Zealand and the Election Commission (EC)’s failure to deliver the results should be sufficient reasons to void the election, the politician said. The Ombudsman, however, ruled the irregularities cited only stemmed from the “unofficial” announcement of the election results. They were not fraudulent, said the Ombudsman secretary-general Raksagecha Chaechai in a press conference on Friday. The handling of other issues, such as the controversial ballots from New Zealand, were within the authority of the election authority, he added. In another conundrum concerning the allocation of MP seats, Raksagecha said that the Ombudsman agreed the stipulations in the MP election law may have contradicted the Constitution and said the matter would be forwarded to the Constitutional Court by Monday. The Constitutional Court, however, has decided against giving a verdict on this issue that was brought by the EC itself, saying it was the authority of the EC to handle the calculation of MP seats. The EC was looking to use a calculation method that would allocate seats to parties gaining less than 70,000 votes, though the initial calculation prescribed in the Constitution suggested otherwise. Such an allocation would deduct seats from larger parties such as Phalang Pracharat and Future Forward. Parties and political observers cautioned it was unfair and unconstitutional, although the EC insisted the calculation method followed the intention of the laws that promised to make every vote count. In a related development, Future Forward leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit plans to meet with the EC on Tuesday to explain his holding of shares in a media company, which was prohibited for those running for MP. Thanathorn had argued previously that he had transferred the shares to his mother before joining politics. But if the EC proves otherwise, the political superstar whose party had won over six million votes, could be disqualified from having a seat in the Lower House. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30368425 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-04-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: although the EC insisted the calculation method followed the intention of the laws that promised to make every vote count. Except those cast overseas in New Zealand, those who voted for Surapon Kiethcaiyakorn (the one "Orange carded" etc., etc., etc., etc., ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Ombudsman dismisses bid to void election Surely this shouldn't be under news, but tall stories circulated by the junta to desperately try and keep their grip on the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Who would have thought? This result is such a surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Gotta love Thai politics. The Junta leader puts himself in power for 5 years, promising an election year after year, and he now will be in power for another 4 or 5 years while he promises to get the results of this one sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Unbelievable the Constitution Court doesn’t want to supersede over doing the right thing over a constitutional issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 1 minute ago, holy cow cm said: Unbelievable the Constitution Court doesn’t want to supersede over doing the right thing over a constitutional issue. Thai justice - the best money can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff56 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Dictatorship is coming, dictatorship is coming. Are there any Patriots out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 35 minutes ago, choff56 said: Dictatorship is coming, dictatorship is coming. Are there any Patriots out there? I would question your choice of tense here (above)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneking Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 3 hours ago, choff56 said: Dictatorship is coming, dictatorship is coming. Are there any Patriots out there? Surrender, submit, conform. Yellow shirts here, haircuts there, blue scarves are the best! And very, very rich people need our love and support. Emperor's New Clothes in every classroom anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 2 hours ago, greeneking said: Emperor's New Clothes in every classroom anyone? Been that way for a very long long time.It's really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstav Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Peace and ORDER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 10 hours ago, snoop1130 said: who suspected the vote had not been conducted in good faith. this is thailand, lucky to find anything remotely smelling of 'good faith'; to expect it is quite the stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Simply means the EC have got it sorted. Amazing the speed at which the independent general ombudsman came to his conclusion, so much quicker than the independent EC with the final final election results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 9 hours ago, choff56 said: Dictatorship is coming, dictatorship is coming. Are there any Patriots out there? Thailand has never been far removed from a dictatorship not while the Generals remain heads of departments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2b2 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 It could be imagined that the EC and Ombudsman are in the pocket of the Junta that placed them in their positions... I know it stretches the imagination... But it is a perception, if not reality problem. (Sarcasim may be intentional) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 If the results and election is cancelled makes Thais look as bad as the UK over us leaving the eu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Maybe his new S-Class has just been given to him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 WATCH OUT THIS GUY IS GOING TO GET A LANDSLIDE VICTORY IN THE NEXT ELECTION, THANKS TO THE E.C & OMBUDSMAN NOW THEY HAVE DOTTED THE I's AND CROSSED THE T's FOR HIM. Thanathorn had argued previously that he had transferred the shares to his mother before joining politics. But if the EC proves otherwise, the political superstar whose party had won over six million votes, could be disqualified from having a seat in the Lower House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Take a bow Ombudsman together with the EC, NACC and CDC for consistently not disappointing us with your idiosyncratic bending backwards for the junta. Medals are awaiting for your loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Have the Military returned to barracks yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bournville Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Could someone please explain to me why the Thai Baht is so strong against Western currencies? Given this election joke and given all that's happening in Thailand... Tge real estate glut and the really high cost if land.. And The bad press... Surely investors are shying away from Thailand... Thus impacting the Baht.. In a bad way. The election is just a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raccos21 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Only here has one hell of complicated election. Amazing Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: agreed that the calculation method for MPs could be unconstitutional Will the constitutional court do the right thing or the expedient thing ? The Thai government loves shortcuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 6 hours ago, YetAnother said: this is thailand, lucky to find anything remotely smelling of 'good faith'; to expect it is quite the stretch i am waiting for a down turn in the Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bournville said: Could someone please explain to me why the Thai Baht is so strong against Western currencies? Given this election joke and given all that's happening in Thailand... Tge real estate glut and the really high cost if land.. And The bad press... Surely investors are shying away from Thailand... Thus impacting the Baht.. In a bad way. The election is just a disaster. the Baht is already on decline. i am sitting comfortably on the sidelines before transfer of funds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 14 hours ago, choff56 said: Dictatorship is coming, dictatorship is coming. Are there any Patriots out there? News flash>>>>> Dictatorship has been here 5 years and is trying it's damn hardest to remain for another 5 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE REVERAND Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 China will take over and Thailand will become a poor relative of Cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, malibukid said: the Baht is already on decline. i am sitting comfortably on the sidelines before transfer of funds Wow - declined to 32.035 at one point yesterday, weakest since January this year. Bet all the Americans are going on wild spending sprees! I remember it was 35 to the USD not that long ago. But the GBP is still crap. Yesterday it was 40.78 to 1 GBP. The pound against the baht has been on a linear downward slope over the last 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMuir Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Well that’s official then. Peu Thai won the most seats so they form government. Thats good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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