Thailand Live Sunday 2 Feb 2014

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RT@Tulip_Oum : EC said to conclude overall today election situation at 4PM. (via TPBS)

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Key dates in Thai political crisis - Chrono

BANGKOK, February 2, 2014 (AFP) - Following is a timeline of the main events in Thailand's political crisis since controversial tycoon-turned-politician Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted as premier more than seven years ago:

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701438-key-dates-in-thai-political-crisis-chrono/#entry7383339

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FEBRUARY 2 ELECTION

Voters' turnout of Thais living abroad announced

The voters' turnout of Thais overseas for February 2 snap election is 27 per cent.

The elections for Thais living abroad were conducted in 67 countries in advance between January 12 and 26.

A number of 143,807 Thais have registered to vote in the election and 38,350 cast the ballots. The voters can exercise voting rights in person at the Thai embassy or consul general office in their country or send ballot by mail.

-- The Nation 2014-02-02

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RT@RichardBarrow: 9 provinces in Southern Thailand cannot vote with the following with some problems: Satun, Nakhon Si, Yala & Pattani - TR @nikhon_

RT@RichardBarrow: It's 2pm & only one more hour before polling stations close & 10 hours before the alcohol ban is lifted #Thailand

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RT@RichardBarrow: LOL - RT @EdwinWiek: Alcohol and sex don't mix in #Thailand pic.twitter.com/CTj6xGwOsU

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RT@tulsathit: Bluesky: Democrats to issue a major statement after poll closes.

RT@tulsathit: Chalerm: May people who advocate violence rot in hell forever.

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RT2Saksith: TR @kat_TRnews: 14.13 BMA: Voting cancelled in following districts due to protesters: all of Lak Si, Ratchathewi, Din Daeng, Bang Ke

RT@Lerlaforever: Bluesky: msg for Suthep from Chalerm "Turn urself in, dear friend"

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RT@RichardBarrow: Concert in the Park in Lumpini #Bangkok has been postponed again. I know a lot of people were looking forward to this cool season activity.

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RT@tulsathit: Siam Square RT @adisaklive: #nationtv pic.twitter.com/VIWAUnsuTe

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RT@Tulip_Oum: You would hope EC website might got some updated information on today election, since many changes and numbers... #fail

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SOUTH CRISIS
Four killed in latest attack in Pattani

PATTANI: -- Latest insurgent attack killed four including assistant district chief and injured five others in Pattani's Khok Pho district on Sunday.

Pattani Governor Wittaya Panitchpong expressed regrets on the death of the four by insurgents who he said had very well planned for the attacks.

The victims were Khok Pho's assistant district chief Jakkra Promkaew, 49 and three others were soldiers; Sgt Rugrueng Klarob, 34, Sgt Thotsaphorn Choteklang and Private Samruey Supanmuang, 22.

The governor said the insurgents lured security officials to rush to a scene by shooting at village defence volunteers. When the officials, including the four victims, were on the way to the site, they hid along the roadside and triggered an explosive. They then fired at the group.

-- The Nation 2014-02-02

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RT@tulsathit: Chalerm: Govt will tire protesters out of this. We have time. Protesters can't encamp forever.

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RT@veen_NT: EC will also address on today's election at 4pm.

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RT@veen_NT: 2.50 'Chidlom Picnic" pic.twitter.com/tzAY7xiJue

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RT@tulsathit: #NationTV is expected to announce some election figures after poll closes. via @MrNaling

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RT@vaitor: Thai Polls closing in a couple of minutes but preliminary election results are not expect before the 23rd of February

RT@Saksith: 3pm: Voting is closed now.

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RT@tulsathit: NationTV: It's estimated that 12 million ppl did not or could not cast ballots as result of absence of candidates or blockade.

RT@tulsathit: NationTV: House absolutely can't make 95% quorum. Constitution Court may be asked to rule if entire election is null and void.

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RT@Saksith: BKK districts map of partial (yellow) or complete voting cancellation (Screenshot: @ThaiPBS) pic.twitter.com/7En6zj8Iz9

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RT@Saksith: Central region districts map of partial (yellow) or complete voting cancellation (Screenshot: @ThaiPBS) pic.twitter.com/mtRAtT5vB7

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RT@Saksith: South region districts map of partial (yellow) or complete voting cancellation (Screenshot: @ThaiPBS) pic.twitter.com/Ij9pIAKn74

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RT@tulsathit: No exit poll race. No scrambling to ask winners to declare victory. No hush-hush coalition formation meeting. No gluing to TV for vote count

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RT@RichardBarrow: Next public holiday in #Thailand is on Valentine's Day, 14 Feb. As it's also Makha Bucha Day, a religious holiday, there's an alcohol ban.

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RT@Saksith: Counting has started in Dusit RT @oatzai: เริ่มนับแล้ว!! (…) pic.twitter.com/Bel2n2wbnj

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RT@Saksith; Bang Na district. RT @Reporter_Js1: 15.14น.หน่วยเลือกตั้ง รร.ศรีเอี่ยมอนุสรณ์ เขตบางนา เริ่มนับคะแนน pic.twitter.com/YUZReMJQFZ

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RT@PatricLand: EC to CH3 Live "votes will be counted but the results will not be announced today" pic.twitter.com/cJoHJUfTqr

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RT2p_pichayada: The counting of ballot cards has started in Udon Thani. Although the stronghold of govt, many people have voted for no party.

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Poll stations nationwide close but vote counting announcement can't proceed; Poll agency to discuss new election date /MCOT

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RT@Tulip_Oum: Vote counting in PasriChareon district, unit 11-14.- @CitizenTHAIPBS pic.twitter.com/Kl5mXXFGnq

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Election Over, Result Out By '23 February'

By Khaosod English.

BANGKOK: -- The 2 February election is over, but the Thais have to wait until at least 23 February to learn the outcome of the poll.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/701476-election-over-result-out-by-23-february/

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RT@ChannelNewsAsia: RT @ P_pichayada : Counting of ballot Cards Polling concluded at several stations in. # UdonThani , with ruling # PheuThai in The Lead # ElectionTH