Thailand prepares for August 7 referendum

 

THAILAND, 4 August 2016 (NNT) - Various provinces are campaigning to encourage participation in the referendum on August 7. 

In Chiang Rai Province, officials and various organizations have gone on parade to publicize the upcoming referendum, traveling along the province’s main Thanalai Raod towards Samakkhi Witthayakhom School on Baanpa Pragarn Road. 

Loei Province has incorporated the cultural ghost parade to campaign for voting participation, traveling from the Dan Sai District Office to Phra That Si Song Rak. 

Phrae Province is holding a “Big Day” event in front of its provincial administration office, attended by local government agencies, students and members of the public. The Province has around 377,000 eligible voters which will be serviced by 785 voting units and an additional unit to handle absentee votes. 

Training sessions have been held for healthcare volunteers in the seven Districts of Ang Thong Province to assist in encouraging the public to vote, while provincial election officials have been trained to ensure efficiency and fairness on the day of the referendum. 

Saraburi Province has organized a parade with dance performances accompanied by the referendum theme song. and public relations campaigns in front of the Saraburi provincial administration office attended by members of all sectors of society. 

In Pattani Province, district officials held a meeting with security agencies on maintaining peace and order on the day of the referendum, with plans to establish coordination centers and secure strategic locations on the day of the referendum.

 

Source: http://thainews.prd.go.th/website_en/news/news_detail/WNPOL5908040010074

 

 

-- nnt 2016-08-04

I am ready, was at Makro today, beer and fine wines (5555) stocked up. Check list made and movies downloaded already.

 

Be Prepared.

Encouraging people to vote blindly is wrong, as hardly anyone has a clue what they are actually voting for(what the charter entails and how it will effect people).

Yes. Yes. Yes.
20 more years!
Here, here!
Here, thee people of Thailand. Happiness is on the menu. Chef Prayuth in da house.

Thailand better prepare for the 8 August post referendum. More fireworks than referendum day. 

The final result will be announced 3 days after the vote.

2 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Thailand better prepare for the 8 August post referendum. More fireworks than referendum day. 

Yes, yes, we've heard it many times, "There will be blood!" - but the huge protest turns out to be a few of the same old mercenary agitators shouting slogans to an ever-decreasing group of morons, and a few "student activists" who think they already know everything worth knowing.

Some cynics say that the Referendum result could be released today - as it's already been long planned and determined. Who would think such a thing! Of course, 'win' or 'lose' the referendum vote, the ruling faux elite win anyway. They have crafted a masterpiece of obfuscation and loopholery called a 'Constitution' which super-glues the power of the rulers in place forever and a day - or if the new Constitution (by some miracle) is admittedly rejected, the PTB maintain power anyway. Some people observing this situation in Thailand feel desperately sorry for the disenfranchised Thai people. I of course could not possibly comment on such misplaced compassion and sympathy. Ahem (cough, cough) .....! 

17 minutes ago, johng said:

The final result will be announced 3 days after the vote.

Methinks the result could be announced today. 

34 minutes ago, Nip said:

Methinks the result could be announced today. 

Reminds me of when Sir Geoffrey Howe was British Foreign Minister and speaking of elections in China he wouldn't say the government rigged them but they did like to know the outcome in advance  !

Interesting how the No supporters.are expecting to lose, but happy to claim a rigged vote. OTOH should No be the result, the claim will be that the people have spoken. Or was that the result the junta wanted so they could stay in office?

4 minutes ago, halloween said:

Interesting how the No supporters.are expecting to lose, but happy to claim a rigged vote. OTOH should No be the result, the claim will be that the people have spoken. Or was that the result the junta wanted so they could stay in office?

With no independent monitoring of the vote and discussion of the charter severely censored, it's easy to see why people suspect the vote is rigged. 

 

Under these circumstances a rejection would mean the "no" vote was so overwhelming the junta couldn't credibly announce a win, so a rejection would be the only credible outcome.  The junta has painted itself into a corner.

Just now, heybruce said:

With no independent monitoring of the vote and discussion of the charter severely censored, it's easy to see why people suspect the vote is rigged. 

 

Under these circumstances a rejection would mean the "no" vote was so overwhelming the junta couldn't credibly announce a win, so a rejection would be the only credible outcome.  The junta has painted itself into a corner.

Oh please! The red camp will find something to moan about whatever the result, they are already claiming rigging in expectation of a bad result for them, and will forever claim it was unfair that they weren't allowed to spread lies about the content of the charter.

Galling as it may be, most Thais simply don't care, and are quite happy with the way the country is being run.

4 hours ago, halloween said:

Oh please! The red camp will find something to moan about whatever the result, they are already claiming rigging in expectation of a bad result for them, and will forever claim it was unfair that they weren't allowed to spread lies about the content of the charter.

Galling as it may be, most Thais simply don't care, and are quite happy with the way the country is being run.

Are you denying the censorship and lack of independent monitoring?  Or do you maintain they won't affect the vote?

 

 

5 hours ago, halloween said:

Oh please! The red camp will find something to moan about whatever the result, they are already claiming rigging in expectation of a bad result for them, and will forever claim it was unfair that they weren't allowed to spread lies about the content of the charter.

Galling as it may be, most Thais simply don't care, and are quite happy with the way the country is being run.

you're a real "freedom fighter", aren't you?

 

claim it was unfair that they weren't allowed to spread lies about the content of the charter.

you might not have noticed that people are allowed to spread the truth about the charter... In fact, they can't even debate the charter in public.  So "spreading lies" is a complete strawman on your part... 

The latest discussion at the FCCT for anyone interested: