CNS Chairman Affirms Election To Be Held Despite Unrest

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no doubt he's in shock at the reaction to his remarks globally ................

[chinthee]

Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, and I take my marbles and go home. hello nosedive if that happens.

[thaigene2]

The poor people never had any marbles..Then a few marbles were suddenly presented to them..and it was a revelation -- 'look! they gave us marbles! They've NEVER given us MARBLES before!'

So they all played marbles. They started to learn how the marbles 'looked and felt' - they could go to hopsital for free, send their kids to school - even university!!! Then someone said 'they guy who gave you the marbles was a bad guy'. The poor people said 'yes, we know that. But, ya know, he gave us MARBLES!'

'Marbles aren't for you. And the marbles he gave you probably were 'false' marbles' said the all-knowing hi-so. 'Now, give me back those marbles. And don't worry we've gotten rid of that bad guy who gave you these silly things', said the hi-so.

'We'll look after the marbles from now on..', he said as he drove away in his Benz. 'But don't worry, we'll be back with some presents for you - as long as you're good this time.'

And they all went to bed...on the floor as ever before. Except for the hi-so's fat little son - he now had some more marbles to play with. His Dad said 'here you go my son - more marbles'! Thanks Dad - said little tubby. 'Where did you get these?' asked the boy. 'They were always mine', said the father. 'I just misplaced them'.

In the West we say - 'Who's your daddy?" We all know.

[Jai Dee]

EC has set up new provincial election committee of Surin

The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand has established a provincial election committee of Surin province.

Surin’s Election Director Wittaya Jittamas says the previous provincial election committee has completed its term since February 28th this year, and the EC then started the selection process for the new committee. On July 2nd, the EC has approved the new members of the committee, and they will officially start their work on July 9th.

The five members of the new provincial election committee of Surin province are Mr. Kimhan Yongrattanakit, Mr. Manop Veera-archakul, Mr. Wichai Tassanaset, Mr. Wichai Kaengkan and Mr. Suwan Samanuhat.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 July 2007

[Jai Dee]

EC has formed provincial election committee of Songkhla

The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand has set up a provincial election committee of Songkhla province, and they will officially start their work on July 9th, 2007.

Songkhla’s Election Director Paitoon Jaehae says the EC has approved the appointment of the new provincial election committee. The new members of this committee include Mr. Jit Pasompong, Mr. Banjit Rattanachote, Col. Paijit Phutmongkhol, Pol. Gen. Mongkhol Bunchum and 2nd Lt. Amnuay Kladsawad.

The five committee members will work under the EC’s assignment and regulation, starting from July 9th onwards.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 July 2007

[Jai Dee]

EC proceeds with establishment of election offices nationwide

The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand is proceeding with the establishment of local election offices throughout the nation in preparation for upcoming public opinion surveys and general elections.

The EC Secretar-General, Mr. Sutthipol Thaweechaikarn (สุทธิพล ทวีชัยการ), revealed that the EC meeting has approved the establishment of election offices in 62 provinces, with selection committees set up to verify the qualifications and backgrounds of election commission members.

Mr. Sutthipol affirms that EC members will remain impartial in their duties, with full efforts in preventing intervention by political parties. 310 election commission members have been selected, with the majority of members 51-60 years of age, and the majority of members possessing Master Degrees.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 July 2007

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The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand is proceeding with the establishment of local election offices throughout the nation in preparation for upcoming public opinion surveys and general elections.

Referendum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

referendum (plural: 'referendums' or 'referenda') or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita, originally a decree of the Concilium Plebis) is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. The referendum or plebiscite is a form of direct democracy.

would it be too much to ask to expect the EC to know the word ??

[Jai Dee]

EC Secretary-General says youths will be important force to promote democracy

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC) of Thailand, Mr. Puchong Nutrawong, says youths in education institutes are an important mechanism for promoting democracy, and they can help inspect the election processes.

At Parkview Hotel in Muang district of Yala province (Jul 5), Mr. Puchong chaired the training seminar to educate the local students about the election and the constitution referendum. This seminar will enable youths to be more active in helping the EC in publicizing the election-related information to every area in the province. The seminar also educated youths about the administration under the democratic framework as the local administrative organizations will end their terms this August. Thus, the students can help encourage people to exercise their voting rights, and they can also educate people about the illegal activities during the election.

Mr. Puchong says the EC has now upgraded its election processes by using electronic devices instead of counting ballot cards. He says this technology will facilitate the voters, and the students will provide the knowledge on this development to the local people.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 July 2007

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Mr. Puchong says the EC has now upgraded its election processes by using electronic devices instead of counting ballot cards.

no doubt the 2nd hand stuff the states are flogging off as they go back to manual counting ,

gotta love technology ...................

[Jai Dee]

Satun has set up provincial EC

Satun’s Election Director Saijai Manphukphan says the previous Satun Provincial Election Commission has ended its term since January 31st this year. She says 30 applicants applied during the selection, and the selection committee chose 15 of those applicants, in which five of them will be appointed in the final round.

The five newly appointed members of the Satun Provincial Election Commission include Satun Deputy Chavalit Uthairat, senior attorney Chamnan Thongdee, laywer Thammarit Saengchai, Pol. Lt. Col. Suriya Barasan, and Public Relations officer Monrudee Pulsin.

Mrs. Monrudee, the only female member of the commission, says she will use her work experience to encourage people to take part in the general election.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 July 2007