The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

BJP, Congress spar over incident at Siddaramanahundi

Congress and the BJP traded barbs on the Thursday night incident in Varuna constituency where supporters of both the parties clashed during campaigning.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Karnataka Assembly elections | BJP asks ECI to file criminal case against Kharge for ‘poisonous snake’ remark

The BJP on April 28 asked the Election Commission to file a criminal case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and bar him from campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election, over his comment comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Pita clarifies 2006 coup comments

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has come forward to defend himself after political activist Srisuwan Janya asked the Election Commission to investigate comments he made about the military and his personal experiences during the coup in 2006.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 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

How Imran Khan’s poll demand sparked a new Pakistan crisis

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan’s bid for snap elections has evolved into a constitutional crisis, with the government pushing back against a Supreme Court order to carry out two provincial polls, raising concerns over the future of the democratic process.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2023

EC disqualifies nine list candidates

Nine party-list MP candidates and one prime ministerial candidate have been disqualified from the May 14 vote after the Election Commission (EC) on Saturday ruled them ineligible to run for office.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2023

EC says 57m ballots 'verifiable'

The Election Commission (EC) said it is printing 57 million ballots for the May 14 general election and gave assurances that the authenticity of the ballots can be verified to prevent electoral fraud.

Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2023

EC 'sorry' over glitch with voter registry

The Election Commission (EC) has apologised after the online advance voter registration system crashed on Sunday, the last registration day.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Activist urges probe into 'giveaway'

Political activist Srisuwan Janya will on Monday petition the Election Commission (EC) to look into whether the Pheu Thai Party's policy of giving away 10,000 baht in "digital money" to everyone aged 16 and older violates election law.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Political hopefuls hit campaign trail armed with poll rulebook

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday issued its list of dos and don'ts for election candidates, especially during the upcoming Songkran holidays.

Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023