Assembly Votes To Remove Election Commissioners

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

An undated file photo of election commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn. Image: Matichon

 

BANGKOK — The junta-appointed National Legislative Assembly voted overwhelmingly late Friday afternoon to disband the current Election Commission.

 

Members voted 161-15 with 12 abstentions just before 5pm to expel all five commission members and replace them with seven new members to be appointed under means yet to be decided.

 

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All the junta appointed groups seem to get a vote. Ashame the people get their chance!

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

seven new members to be appointed under means yet to be decided.

Shall we guess that whatever that means is will be decided by the junta?

Assembly votes to remove election commissioners, and.

They will be replaced by 7 yes men.