EC’s Somchai: Complex printing techniques applied to printing of ballots

BANGKOK, 7 June 2016 (NNT) – An election commissioner has revealed that complex techniques have been applied to the printing of ballots for the public referendum.

Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, said on Monday that the ballots, which will be used on the day of the public referendum, are divided into two parts.

Mr. Somchai said that the first part of the ballot asks voters whether or not they accept the new draft charter, while the second part asks them a question proposed by the National Legislative Assembly.

He added that the printing of the two parts was designed to be clearly distinct in order to ensure that the voting public is not confused at the poll.

In addition, a tiny code, which needs a 30-times magnifier to read, will also be inserted in the ballots in order to prevent any fraudulent act, he said.

Mr. Somchai went on to say that the security level of the printing of the referendum ballots is considered to be at the medium level otherwise the cost would be too high, but the printing process is strictly controlled as in the printing of previous election ballots.


-- NNT 2016-06-07

I bet that the tiny code has been inserted to make a yes vote obtainable

At least this time around there is a good chance that all the ballots will actually arrive at the polling stations, as Suthep and his buddies will probably refrain from preventing ballots from reaching polling stations...

Edited June 6, 201610 yr by sjaak327

It's magic paper that erases ticks ''Yes'' box and makes them appear in the ''No'' box

Come on, you honestly believe the Junta wants the referendum to pass? Of course not, a failed referendum gives them carte blanche with new constitution of their choosing. All this official BS about ''confident it will pass'' etc is for public consumption only...reverse psychology 101

It's magic paper that erases ticks ''Yes'' box and makes them appear in the ''No'' box

Come on, you honestly believe the Junta wants the referendum to pass? Of course not, a failed referendum gives them carte blanche with new constitution of their choosing. All this official BS about ''confident it will pass'' etc is for public consumption only...reverse psychology 101

Of course they want it to pass. It's not like they wouldn't have any power left, they already have carte blanche, as this constitution is their doing. When that constitution passes they have at least the appearance of acceptance by the electorate.

You bet they want it to pass, the referendum act is proof of that fact. It will cement their powerbase for decades.