Referendum Day: Turnout Strong, Knowledge Low
BANGKOK — Polls close in just over an hour for Sunday’s charter referendum, but brisk morning voting led reports of moderate to high turnout, while voters complained they lacked adequate information to make an informed choice.
#ThaiReferendum Live Blog
It's all hands on deck at Khaosod English for Referendum Day. Our central news team will be monitoring the poll and related developments and will post items of note throughout the day here.
Judgment Day: Referendum on Charter Draft Opens
BANGKOK — Millions of voters will decide today whether they will accept or reject a new constitution drafted under the military regime that took power in the coup two years ago.
Outside the Usual Circles, Interest Seems Low in Sunday’s Vote
BANGKOK — Throughout much of the nation, one would have little idea its future hangs in the balance come Sunday.
More Arrested in Connection to Referendum Letters
CHIANG MAI — Two days before a referendum in which voters will accept or reject a new constitution, the crackdown on any opposition to the charter continues with two new arrests Friday.
In Pressed Uniform, Prayuth Confirms He Will Indeed Vote ‘Yes’ For Charter
BANGKOK — It came as little surprise Friday when junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha announced he will vote for the constitution drafted under his military regime when it’s put to vote Sunday.
‘Yes’ Vote For New Charter Will Entrench Junta
BANGKOK — Sunday marks one of the most important votes in Thailand's history, yet there have been no political rallies, no independent campaigns and virtually no debates. The junta made sure of that.
From Sauron to Shawshank, If Thailand Were a Story ….
BANGKOK — We’ve heard from the officials, politicians and pundits. With three days left before polls open, let’s consider the charter referendum’s significance in the greater national story.
Authorities Anxious About Muslim Critique of Constitution Draft
BANGKOK — Governors in every province were asked Thursday to counter rumors circulating among some Muslims that their faith will not be respected in the proposed constitution being put to referendum on Sunday.
Referendum: 95% Cap on Early Voting Returns Raises Alarm
BANGKOK — Some critics remain skeptical of why the Election Commission will stop publicizing electronic returns Sunday evening after 95 percent of the votes have come in.
