The Latest Breaking News from Election Commission

Pro-Pita group wants complaints dismissed

A group of demonstrators on Thursday demanded the Election Commission dismiss all complaints against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and endorse official election results as soon as possible to pave the way for his government.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

EC chief: Poll endorsement won't take too long

Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Saturday said he was confident poll results would be endorsed more quickly than they were in 2019, and well ahead of the mid-July deadline.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023

Progress through decentralisation

The results of the latest general election have indicated a clear direction that most citizens would like the country to go. However, because of the entrenched power structure, the effort by a coalition of opposition parties to form a new government that could radically transform Thailand may be futile. The…

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Decision day

About 50 million Thais have the right to cast their vote on Sunday in an election to decide the future of the country, and whether it will undergo radical change or maintain the status quo. Another two million voters took part in advance voting previously.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2023

EC to resend wrongly delivered advance-voting ballots

The Election Commission (EC) is confident that advance-voting ballots that were sent to the wrong provinces will be delivered correctly and in time to be counted on Election Day on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2023

Assembly elections: Turnout at 73.19% is a historic high for Karnataka

Karnataka’s voter turnout in the Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday reached a historic high of 73.19 % — and is expected to go up further — despite a continued dismal show in Bengaluru, Election Commission officials said on Thursday.

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Over 72% turnout in peaceful Karnataka Assembly polls

The Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10 passed off peacefully with an impressive turnout of over 72.22%, with Bengaluru reporting the lowest turnout

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Several senior citizens, physically challenged, did not use vote from home option

It seemed as if a significant number of senior citizens and physically challenged persons did not utilise the Election Commission’s offer of voting from home. In several villages and towns, a large number of senior citizens and physically challenged persons came to the booths to vote.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Odisha bypolls | 68% votes cast in Jharsuguda bypoll

A total of 55.20% of the 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 p.m. on May 10 in Odisha’s Jharsuguda Assembly constituency, where a by-election is underway, an Election Commission official said.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Seizures worth ₹463 crore made in Karnataka since imposition of MCC: ECI

The Election Commission has said that a whopping over ₹463 crore worth cash, liquor, jewels, drugs and freebies have been seized since the second week of March while the Enforcement Directorate has attached ₹288 crore worth of assets.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023