The Election Commission (EC) has prepared a contingency plan for a possible ruling that may declare four articles in the senate election law unconstitutional, according to election commissioner Thitichet Nuchanatta. Though he confirmed that senatorial selections at the provincial level will continue as scheduled this Sunday, he did not disclose what the backup plan involves. He added that the EC will await Tuesday's verdict and stated that any assumption that the senatorial election could be nullified due to the court's decision is purely speculative.

 

EC Secretary General Sawaeng Boonmee indicated today that local election chiefs are well-prepared for Tuesday's voting. He stressed that their focus is on assuring a peaceful, orderly, and fair selection process. Acknowledging that several issues arose during last Sunday's initial round of selection, such as a non-audio CCTV system at polling booths and unqualified entrants in the polling area, Boonmee confirmed that these problems are being addressed.

 

Moreover, as several candidates received no votes in the district elections, which might suggest they were stand-ins, Boonmee stated that an investigation into the matter is in progress by local election officials.

 

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-- 2024-06-13

 

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18 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Moreover, as several candidates received no votes in the district elections, which might suggest they were stand-ins, Boonmee stated that an investigation into the matter is in progress by local election officials.

Candidates can vote for themselves so anyone getting zero votes is beyond highly suspicious. This entire process is a farce. As I have stated many times now the only true democratic way to "select" a new senate is through a national election along party lines. I have also stated in relation to this that this can not be allowed to happen as the balance of power in the Senate would be to the reformists. This is a big no no for the military elite and he who shall not be named.

35 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

He added that the EC will await Tuesday's verdict

I suspect if military backed candidates win everything will be fine, but if lefty, liberal, pinky socialist-type people win, especially those with ideas similar to Move Forward, suddenly everything will be illegal and the process will start again until the right people get in.

16 minutes ago, Purdey said:

I suspect if military backed candidates win everything will be fine, but if lefty, liberal, pinky socialist-type people win, especially those with ideas similar to Move Forward, suddenly everything will be illegal and the process will start again until the right people get in.

Keep in mind that 40 was a minimum age which would exclude a big chunk of progressives. 

Before the results we have a plan B. We know who need to win and if not we make them. Thai democratic and honest elections

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15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Election Commission (EC) has prepared a contingency plan for a possible ruling that may declare four articles in the senate election law unconstitutional

Golly, if they're not careful the EC itself could be banned for 10 years!

There's always plan C, as in coup...

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Though he confirmed that senatorial selections at the provincial level will continue as scheduled this Sunday, he did not disclose what the backup plan involves.

 

That's the kind of transparency in government that we know and love 🙄

A spectacularly corrupt Election Commission has plans to negate the result if it's in Pita's favor, and it looks like Thailand may be moving toward progress finally. 

18 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Before the results we have a plan B. We know who need to win and if not we make them. Thai democratic and honest elections

I do think if plan B fails they have a back-up plan C...as long as they win/grab power back, the plan name it's not important 555

My Plan B would be 100% public voting by provence in what would be called an election, not a selection. 

This would be an extension of the 2007 Constitution that provided for 50% election.