Thai govt coordinating with Election Commission to hold new elections

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Govt coordinating with Election Commission to hold new elections
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BANGKOK, Feb 14 – Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanjana was assigned to meet with the Election Commission (EC) to discuss new elections in 28 constituencies where voting did not take place during the Feb 2 snap poll, caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said.

Ms Yingluck said she wanted the country to return to normal as soon as possible and that the new elections in 28 constituencies in eight provinces, if successfully held, will pave the way for the opening of the House of Representatives and national reform.

Regarding a proposal to appoint former deputy premier Visanu Kruengarm to mediate the political conflicts, Ms Yingluck said she would not object to a capable person’s role but “please do not describe it as a negotiation since there are plenty of elements that need to be raised for discussion.”

“The most fearsome issue is not an attempt to topple the government by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee or independent agencies, but a move to undermine the rule of law under democratic system,” she said.

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called on the government and EC to urgently resolve the new elections in unsuccessful constituencies.

He said the Democrat Party would continue providing evidence and information to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on the government’s alleged corruption in the rice pledging scheme.

Ms Yingluck, in her capacity as chairperson of the National Rice Policy Committee, is implicated in the case.

Mr Abhisit said the former Democrat MP from Phitsanulok, Varong Dejkitjavikrom, will give more information on the rice scandal to the NACC next week.

Meanwhile, Akanat Promphan, spokesman of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), said the three-day “Love Thailand, Goodbye Thaksin Regime” activities will be held at four anti-government rally sites – Pathumwan, Ratchprasong, Asoke and Silom, starting today. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-02-14

[JesseFrank]

Didn't EC announce already that those election will take place on 27 April ?

[Costas2008]

"if successfully held, will pave the way for the opening of the House of Representatives and national reform dictatorship"

[JRSoul]

2 complicated, if meaningless, sentences from Yingluk. From a prepared script, no doubt.

[MacWalen]

I will believe it when I see it.

[Habs]

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[Why ask]

She said all that, whilst out shopping? ... bright lass, obviously.

[Scamper]

As the planned elections of April 27 are intended for those constituencies that were either partially closed or completely closed on election day, the 28 constituencies that had no registered candidates at all are the next great hurdle for the administration. Because without them, there is no hope of a quorum, as their combined weight exceeds the limit. The EC and the administration have been dueling over this, because the EC believes such an election needs a new decree. In today's meeting, each side will likely affirm their divergent positions, as they have continually since this drama began. But even if the April 27 elections went ahead without complications ( a very big " if " ) the administration has already run out of time. Article 7 takes effect on April 1. The clock stared ticking with Article 7 on February 2. Without a quorum and nominated prime minister through it by April 1, the administration is automatically stripped of its caretaker status, as per Article 7. The constitution is the most power legal document in the land. No provision of the constitution can be simply ignored, and will undoubtedly come to the Constitutional Court for a ruling - which alone could prove decisive to this administration.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Scamper

[Gweiloman]

A post that makes absolutely no contribution to the thread, like many of the above. Just to add to my post count, like many of the above.

[Why ask]

As the planned elections of April 27 are intended for those constituencies that were either partially closed or completely closed on election day, the 28 constituencies that had no registered candidates at all are the next great hurdle for the administration. Because without them, there is no hope of a quorum, as their combined weight exceeds the limit. The EC and the administration have been dueling over this, because the EC believes such an election needs a new decree. In today's meeting, each side will likely affirm their divergent positions, as they have continually since this drama began. But even if the April 27 elections went ahead without complications ( a very big " if " ) the administration has already run out of time. Article 7 takes effect on April 1. The clock stared ticking with Article 7 on February 2. Without a quorum and nominated prime minister through it by April 1, the administration is automatically stripped of its caretaker status, as per Article 7. The constitution is the most power legal document in the land. No provision of the constitution can be simply ignored, and will undoubtedly come to the Constitutional Court for a ruling - which alone could prove decisive to this administration.

Very well presented. There's just one problem: PTP does not recognise the Constitunial Court ( Freudian slap in typing, so i left it in... )

[tingtongteesood]

A post that makes absolutely no contribution to the thread, like many of the above. Just to add to my post count, like many of the above.

Something you and your fellow propaganda spouting red sheeple are experts at !

[Gweiloman]

A post that makes absolutely no contribution to the thread, like many of the above. Just to add to my post count, like many of the above.

Something you and your fellow propaganda spouting red sheeple are experts at !

Considering that you have 500+ more posts than I, I bow to your greater expertise with regards to spouting propaganda

[rickirs]

As the planned elections of April 27 are intended for those constituencies that were either partially closed or completely closed on election day, the 28 constituencies that had no registered candidates at all are the next great hurdle for the administration. Because without them, there is no hope of a quorum, as their combined weight exceeds the limit. The EC and the administration have been dueling over this, because the EC believes such an election needs a new decree. In today's meeting, each side will likely affirm their divergent positions, as they have continually since this drama began. But even if the April 27 elections went ahead without complications ( a very big " if " ) the administration has already run out of time. Article 7 takes effect on April 1. The clock stared ticking with Article 7 on February 2. Without a quorum and nominated prime minister through it by April 1, the administration is automatically stripped of its caretaker status, as per Article 7. The constitution is the most power legal document in the land. No provision of the constitution can be simply ignored, and will undoubtedly come to the Constitutional Court for a ruling - which alone could prove decisive to this administration.

And no doubt if the elections go forward Suthep will again keep the polls closed, not for the sake of any insurrection but to show his love for the democratic process. And as a bonus he has another excuse not to appear in court over criminal charges.

[fab4]

As the planned elections of April 27 are intended for those constituencies that were either partially closed or completely closed on election day, the 28 constituencies that had no registered candidates at all are the next great hurdle for the administration. Because without them, there is no hope of a quorum, as their combined weight exceeds the limit. The EC and the administration have been dueling over this, because the EC believes such an election needs a new decree. In today's meeting, each side will likely affirm their divergent positions, as they have continually since this drama began. But even if the April 27 elections went ahead without complications ( a very big " if " ) the administration has already run out of time. Article 7 takes effect on April 1. The clock stared ticking with Article 7 on February 2. Without a quorum and nominated prime minister through it by April 1, the administration is automatically stripped of its caretaker status, as per Article 7. The constitution is the most power legal document in the land. No provision of the constitution can be simply ignored, and will undoubtedly come to the Constitutional Court for a ruling - which alone could prove decisive to this administration.

You've been banging this drum on and on. Please explain just exactly how article 7 is going to end the world as we know it?

[falangadang]

April 27 is way too late to be holding the election.

Hold it right smack dab in the middle of Songran week and then it'll be a lot more fun and less likelihood for violence because everyone is in a happy mood,..and if there is any violence it can be confined to throwing water bombs and firing water cannons from the back of pick up trucks!

[fab4]

As the planned elections of April 27 are intended for those constituencies that were either partially closed or completely closed on election day, the 28 constituencies that had no registered candidates at all are the next great hurdle for the administration. Because without them, there is no hope of a quorum, as their combined weight exceeds the limit. The EC and the administration have been dueling over this, because the EC believes such an election needs a new decree. In today's meeting, each side will likely affirm their divergent positions, as they have continually since this drama began. But even if the April 27 elections went ahead without complications ( a very big " if " ) the administration has already run out of time. Article 7 takes effect on April 1. The clock stared ticking with Article 7 on February 2. Without a quorum and nominated prime minister through it by April 1, the administration is automatically stripped of its caretaker status, as per Article 7. The constitution is the most power legal document in the land. No provision of the constitution can be simply ignored, and will undoubtedly come to the Constitutional Court for a ruling - which alone could prove decisive to this administration.

You've been banging this drum on and on. Please explain just exactly how article 7 is going to end the world as we know it?

Still waiting, scamper.

Please explain your understanding of Article 7 and it's impact on the current caretaker government.

[peecee]

"if successfully held, will pave the way for the opening of the House of Representatives and national reform dictatorship"

Dictatorship?

I suppose a country gets what it votes for!

A lot of western nations are finding it difficult to choose who can lead them out of financial ruin but are still adhering to democratic principles.

We do not have to go back too long in Europe to remember how the Nazi's gained power in the reichstag without a majority by using bully boy tactics and look what resulted, 50 million plus slaughtered. You aught to well remember that they were helped in the bloodbath by other militaristic nation both east and west.

So knock elections as much as you want but please propose a better alternative first because I can't.