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Junta To Publicize Its 5-Year Accomplishments

BANGKOK — The junta will publish a report on progress made to the country to mark five years in power, a regime spokeswoman said on Monday.

Democrats Dispute Future Forward Victory After Recount

NAKHON PATHOM — Preliminary results named Future Forward Party as the winner in a poll recount in Nakhon Pathom province, though the Democrats continue to claim victory.

As Limbo Continues, EC Insists Election Results Out by May 9

BANGKOK — The Election Commission said Thursday results of both party-list and constituency MPs will be unveiled by May 9 as mandated by the constitution.
A voter cast a ballot March 24 in Bangkok's Sai Mai district.

EC Says Party-List Seats May Be Calculated After May 9

BANGKOK — The Election Commission said Thursday it will only announce the distribution of party-list MP seats after constituency MP results.

Journalist Says Gen. Prawit Punches Her ‘Playfully’

BANGKOK — A reporter on Thursday debunked allegations that deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan slapped her face at a news conference.
A woman cast a ballot March 17 at the Lat Phrao District Office in early voting before the March 24 poll.

By-Election Ordered in Chiang Mai as Pheu Thai Winner Disqualified

BANGKOK — A Pheu Thai candidate on Wednesday became the first election winner to be disqualified, after the Election Commission accused him of vote-buying.

Election Commission Accuses Thanathorn of Breaching Elections Law

BANGKOK —  The Election Commission on Tuesday resolved to accuse Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruamgkit of breaching the election law by holding media company shares while competing in the general elections.
A woman casts her vote at a polling station March 24 in Bangkok, during Thailand's first general election since the military seized power in a 2014 coup. Photo: Wason Wanichakorn / Associated Press

EC Has Until Thursday to Recommend Election Nullification: Ombudsman

BANGKOK — The Office of the Ombudsman said Tuesday the Election Commission has until Thursday to clarify whether there exists grounds to nullify the March 24 election results.
Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan raises a hand to shield his eyes from sunlight Dec. 4, 2017, in a cabinet photoshoot at the Government House.

Govt Threatens Legal Action Over ‘Crazy Rich Prawit’ Article

BANGKOK — The government has said it is weighing up potential charges over a “fake” article identifying the deputy junta chairman as one of 45 real-life “crazy rich Asians.”
Representatives of seven political parties hold signs proposing a unity government on Monday at a news conference in Bangkok.

7 New Parties Propose Unity Govt, Senate Selection by King

BANGKOK — Seven minor political parties on Monday called for a national unity government and for His Majesty the King to handpick the upper house.

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