By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

A TOTAL OF 4,781 PEOPLE have applied to run for MP in constituency-based mode whilst 1,899 others have applied to compete for MP in party-listed mode for the May 14 general election.

 

Election Commission secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee announced last night (Apr.7) the total of 4,781 candidates are running under the tickets of 70 parties for a total of 400 constituencies in all regions of the country.

 

Of that total of constituency-based contestants, 498 are running for MP of Bangkok which will have a total of 33 MPs, accounting for the largest number among those vying in all provinces nationwide, according to the polling agency’s secretary-general.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/04/08/almost-4800-running-for-constituency-seats-nearly-1900-in-party-listed-mode/

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Election Commission secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee announced last night (Apr.7) the total of 4,781 candidates are running under the tickets of 70 parties for a total of 400 constituencies in all regions of the country.

The lure of the trough is insatiable! 

.....and all potential crooks. 

Ain't it grand.

On 4/8/2023 at 7:11 AM, zzaa09 said:

.....and all potential crooks. 

Ain't it grand.

Tell me any western country who's government is not filled with potential crooks, ie there is an MP in the UK who has been in the news for claiming living expenses while living in her parents house while also claiming for her own property.

She has an MP's annual allowance of around £85,000, plus she get's other wages/wage for "part time work" of around £65,000 annually as well.

Looking at that picture it is not hard to imagine where the commission's allegiances lie!

 

Subtle yes?