Govt calls on Election Commission to hold new polls within one week

[Lite Beer]

Govt calls on Election Commission to hold new polls within one week
By English News

BANGKOK, Feb 2 – The Election Commission (EC) should hold new elections in unsuccessful constituencies in seven days to enable voters to exercise their rights, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana said today.

Out of 94,454 polling stations in 375 constituencies, he said election proceeded smoothly in 84,325 stations, representing 89.28 per cent.

He said 310 constituencies operated without any problem, 26 constituencies were partially open for voting and 39 constituencies could not be opened.

In Bangkok’s 33 constituencies which cover 6,671 polling stations, elections were organised without disruptions in 20 constituencies and partial elections were held in 13 constituencies, or 92.59 per cent of the total constituencies, he said.

“The government hopes that people who could not cast their ballots today will be able to exercise their rights in seven days,” said Mr Pongthep.

EC chairman Supachai Somcharoen said the EC could not announce nationwide voting results until it receives results from three portions - advance election, overseas election and general election.

Advance elections on Jan 26 were called off due to disruptions by protesters and the EC has set Feb 23 for another round of advance elections.

Mr Supachai said the EC will have to discuss about organising elections in 28 constituencies in the South where election registrations have not been completed so far.

The EC chairman expressed appreciation to voters and related election officials for organising the elections with patience. ‎

Meanwhile, the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) announced that rallies to pressure the caretaker prime minister and government to resign would continue despite today’s elections.

PDRC spokesman Akanat Promphan said an announcement of victory by Chalerm Yubamrung, director of the Centre for Maintaining of Peace and Order (CMPO), would aggravate protesters’ sentiment and lead to escalating violence.

He said police have never arrested any culprit in attacks against PDRC protesters who were killed and injured in several grave incidents.

Mr Akanat claimed gunmen with green armbands who were spotted opening fire in yesterday’s clash at Lak Si intersection were not PDRC security guards.

All PDRC guards must carry credentials, not only green armbands, he said. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2014-02-02

[OMGImInPattaya]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

[Chupup]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

And what democracy was that

[MaxLee]

Govt calls on Election Commission to hold new polls within one week

Push reset button, again and again.....

Edited February 2, 2014 by metisdead
Bold font removed.

[NCFC]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

[love1012]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

..............what for?.....................................standing up to a criminal? You can always go back home!! You dont have a say by the way!!

[EricBerg]

Nonsense, they were PDRC guards. Demanding new elections within 7 days. Is nonsense too. Seems the shinas are in a hurry to declare themselves the new government so they can try to get huge loans abroad for rice scams and other stealing.

Then again the elections will be nullified.

[kurtgruen]

What a joke. A sick joke, but a joke. You call that successful elections? The will be annulled within a month and everyone knows it, except for a few wishful thinkers.

[NCFC]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

..............what for?.....................................standing up to a criminal? You can always go back home!! You dont have a say by the way!!

The Thai people have gone out in their millions to vote today. They've gone not knowing how much harassment, intimidation and violence they would face. They have broken down gates locked by the anti-democrat supporters

The message that you and your Suthep thugs need to understand is that ordinary Thai people will not have their basic human rights trampled over. They have spoken

Edited February 2, 2014 by NCFC

[KimoMax]

The Government needs to give the conflict situation a few weeks to calm down.

Maybe cooler heads will prevail if they stop pushing for a quick vote without the proper Security, tools, and materials in place.

[thaipod]

They need to jail the red leaders for terrorism first.

Edited February 2, 2014 by thaipod

[h90]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

Democracy???? You can only vote for the government or Chuvit at this election....Welcome in the democracy East Germany style.

[MMarlow]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

..............what for?.....................................standing up to a criminal? You can always go back home!! You dont have a say by the way!!

But you do?

[icare999]

you reckon and what democracy you mean taksin 1party state

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

[Snig27]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

..............what for?.....................................standing up to a criminal? You can always go back home!! You dont have a say by the way!!

Isn't "you can go back home" always regarded as the ultimate cop-out response?

Suthep's corrupt past is well documented. For that alone he'd be in a jail cell most everywhere, it's just that some in Thailand are very selective on who is allowed to be a crook and who isn't. Suthep gets a pass from the chanting whistle mob, Thaksin doesn't. Thaksin gets a pass from the Reds, Suthep doesn't. Neither one is cleaner than the other and to claim so is just hypocrisy.

However, that said today democracy did fairly well - most voting was unobstructed by the mob and most people had the right and option to vote if they so desired. Suthep is looking increasingly like an impotent old raving crook who may need to find other ways to enrich himself. Gotta say though, he and the PDRC must be making a bloody fortune from the merchandise scam they were running on Rama 1 today: 900B for an "official" T shirt, 999B for an "official" whistle! Wow ..

[wiesner]

another election day, good for tourist, best idea stay home till this bull ends

[love1012]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

And what democracy was that

Its too difficult to explain. Get your mom to tell you when your 15.

Maybe the 6 million man picnic that brought bangkok to it's knees should be extended. lol

Suthep is doomed now. Police have all the evidence and warrents and they'll strike as the mob falls in size. They have the facebook group pics now of the guards with the guns. The PDRC are that blatant.

Power to the people and well done to everybody who voted. I was in klong toey with my wife today and not a whistle to be seen. all that area was free to vote, and many did. The fascist had a few phyric victories. I mean, they had promised to block the whole thing and even with the EC conniving and an armed gang, they could only affect 10% of the Country!

Great day out Suthep. After unleashing the armed gang yesterday, I feel we'll be seeing much less of you in years to come. The backers. They are outed as well, and once the mob is gone, they will have to switch sides or perish.

Well done to the Government, The election was peaceful apart from Dem/PDRC side who want dictatorship anyway.

Why don't EC, give all the votes in the South to Suthep to cast as he wishes for all time. One man, one vote and he can just tell them where they go. Then the muppets in the south get an instant awakening to the fact that Suthep rules them. Educate... You think so? Give hard fought voting rights to Suthep... up to you

...............Now ..............cancel the result..............NEXT!!!

[BillyBobThai]

Does that 3.8 billion baht cover all of the secondary elections or will there be additional cost? We have to hold these elections so that we

can respect peoples vote. At this rate the poor rice farmer is due to be screwed yet again.

[skills32]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

Couldn't help yourself eh?

[NCFC]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

Democracy???? You can only vote for the government or Chuvit at this election....Welcome in the democracy East Germany style.

As you well know there are multiple parties registered for this election. There is even an option for a "No" vote so stop spreading misinformation

[skills32]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

Get your money?

[Snig27]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

Democracy???? You can only vote for the government or Chuvit at this election....Welcome in the democracy East Germany style.

You are somewhat confused I think: the Dems declined to stand. There was no requirement for them to abstain. The democratic process was fully inclusive of them if they had wished to stand. How on earth is that at all like East Germany?

[DirtFarmer]

and who told them to wear the green armbands, eh ...?........were they Martians? Venusian..? Wookies? Or were they even Thai... so they could easily be disavowed as PDRC? .if I'm someone who wants to retain anonymity...as well as carry a gun in order to provoke violence....I'd try to blend in... not fly a kite!...and really of course they weren't your guys... your guys are as pure as the driven snow.. we all know that.. frost I guess I should say..( it doesn't snow even on Doi Suthep) ...I fear the tit-for-tat game will now begin in earnest...I won! No I won! No... you ONE.. we are 6 million! I won! ..

Edited February 2, 2014 by DirtFarmer

[englishoak]

If they cancel the result there will be hell to pay, .. the country has voted and those that havnt will.The courts cannot keep nullifying things over and over people just wont accept it.

If the country has chosen then so be it, a few thousand rabid people dosnt make an opposition, go back and come up with real policies and party to oppose or go crawl under a rock

[NCFC]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

Get your money?

Grapes tasting sour?

[metisdead]

A nonsense post has been removed as well as a reply.

[Snig27]

Does that 3.8 billion baht cover all of the secondary elections or will there be additional cost? We have to hold these elections so that we

can respect peoples vote. At this rate the poor rice farmer is due to be screwed yet again.

It comes from different budget allocations. How is the rice farmer being screwed by election costs?

[drand11]

Maybe stage the voting so you can protect the booths in phases? Govt needs to assume problems and provide 500+ military & police at each booth.

[thesetat2013]

Looks like Suthep and his lackeys failed to stop democracy!

And what democracy was that

Its too difficult to explain. Get your mom to tell you when your 15.

Maybe the 6 million man picnic that brought bangkok to it's knees should be extended. lol

Suthep is doomed now. Police have all the evidence and warrents and they'll strike as the mob falls in size. They have the facebook group pics now of the guards with the guns. The PDRC are that blatant.

Power to the people and well done to everybody who voted. I was in klong toey with my wife today and not a whistle to be seen. all that area was free to vote, and many did. The fascist had a few phyric victories. I mean, they had promised to block the whole thing and even with the EC conniving and an armed gang, they could only affect 10% of the Country!

Great day out Suthep. After unleashing the armed gang yesterday, I feel we'll be seeing much less of you in years to come. The backers. They are outed as well, and once the mob is gone, they will have to switch sides or perish.

Well done to the Government, The election was peaceful apart from Dem/PDRC side who want dictatorship anyway.

Why don't EC, give all the votes in the South to Suthep to cast as he wishes for all time. One man, one vote and he can just tell them where they go. Then the muppets in the south get an instant awakening to the fact that Suthep rules them. Educate... You think so? Give hard fought voting rights to Suthep... up to you

Maybe you are right but just maybe you are dead wrong. Since you seem to think democracy is only about freedom to vote makes you and every other thai thinking this way either completely ignorant or completely brainwashed.

Voting for someone you choose to like is all good but that is not democracy. Voting for someone who will work FOR ALL THE people to make this country a better place for everyone is democracy. This country seems to forget this last part about democracy. It is also something the current leader has been severely lacking in doing.

Im sure if the democratic party poured millions of baht into the north they would have thw majority vote the same way Thaksin and YL did. But that only means they are buying votes and followers. Not working to make all of thailand a better stronger country.

Before you start quoting democracy you should google the word. Then compare it to all your previous government leaders have done. I am sure robbing, extorting, bribing, coercing, cheating, etc... are not ways to improve this country yet it is in the news every week here about almost all people in the higher gov positions. AND YOU BACK THEM.... One of these days you will look back at who you support and say "What was i thinking"

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[skills32]

The people have spoken. Jail Suthep and his lackeys now!

Get your money?

Grapes tasting sour?

Geez you just don't get it do you?