The Latest Breaking News from Ittiporn Boonpracong

Election Commission chief risks dismissal

Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee is facing possible dismissal after reportedly failing to meet the annual performance benchmark set by the EC, with a final decision expected this month.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5

EC puts off Pita decision again

The Election Commission (EC) has still not reached a decision on whether to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on the eligibility of prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat. It will meet again on Wednesday, one day before parliament is scheduled to vote for a new prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2023

Jumping the gun aren't we?

The fate of the Move Forward Party (MFP) is hanging by a thread despite its best efforts to overlook the lurking dangers that could have seismic consequences in politics.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

US looking forward to final election results

US ambassador Robert Godec on Monday issued the following statement regarding the May 14 general election.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 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

Poll body expects voter turnout above 80%

The Election Commission (EC) expects voter turnout will top 80% for this Sunday's general election as it ramps up its campaign to raise awareness of the poll.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2023

EC all set to examine 'populist' policies

The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to meet next week to review political parties' populism policies and determine if any of them are in breach of the election law, which can lead to a party dissolution.

Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2023

EC trip still looks odd

The inspection trips abroad by the Election Commission (EC) over the Songkran holiday have landed the poll agency in hot water.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2023

EC defends inspection trip to Africa

The Election Commission (EC) said it was necessary for all of its members to travel abroad over the Songkran holiday period to prepare advance voting for the May 14 election, especially in three African countries where many Thai citizens reside.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2023

Thailand to hold election on May 14 - poll body

Thailand will hold elections on May 14, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong told Reuters on Tuesday, a day after parliament was dissolved.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023