Count Voided NZ Votes, Election Observation Group Says
BANGKOK — The Election Commission should count the 1,542 votes which arrived late from New Zealand, an election observation group said Wednesday.
In a statement...
No Politics in Stripping Thaksin’s Award, Armed Forces Say
BANGKOK — A top military figure said Thursday politics wasn’t behind the army’s decision to strip former leader Thaksin Shinawatra of an award.
Prayuth, Pheu Thai Should Step Back, Avoid Bloodshed: Activists
BANGKOK — Thailand could witness further deadly clashes if politicians do not step back from the deadlock, a committee chair for relatives of those...
Election Results Removed After Media Spot Discrepancies
BANGKOK — The Election Commission on Thursday took down its full voting report hours after releasing it to the media, amid growing questions of the results' numerous discrepancies.
Phalang Pracharath Insists on Leading Coalition, Won’t Name Allies
BANGKOK — A party backing junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Wednesday it would have enough support from other parties to form a coalition government, though it will not disclose who they are.
Activist Launches Petition to Oust Election Commission
BANGKOK — An activist on Wednesday was calling for Thais to help him relieve the Election Commission officials – via paper petition.
After a Sunday...
Pro-Junta Party Furious at Pheu Thai Coalition Bid
BANGKOK — A party allied to junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha said Wednesday the opposition has no mandate to form a coalition pact.
US Calls for Immediate Release of Thai Election Results
BANGKOK — The United States government released a statement Tuesday congratulating Thailand on the “long-awaited” election but urged for an “expeditious announcement” of the results.
NZ Overseas Voters Pan EC Over Voided Ballots
BANGKOK — After overseas ballots from New Zealand for the general election were voided because of alleged “late delivery,” Thais registered to vote in the island nation vented their anger Wednesday to protest the Election Commission's decision.
Pheu Thai Announces Coalition With 6 Parties
BANGKOK — The Pheu Thai Party said Wednesday it would form a coalition with six other parties to become the next government of Thailand.
