The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

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

EC sees high poll turnout

The Election Commission (EC) expects an 85% turnout for Sunday's general election, and is confident that everything will run smoothly despite some hiccups during advance voting last Sunday.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2023

Senators urged to heed views of voters

A group of academics has launched a public campaign that is urging senators to support the political party that wins the majority of House seats in Sunday's poll to lead in forming a new government.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

EC asked if ban on leader could apply to all Move Forward candidates

A Palang Pracharath candidate has asked the Election Commission if all Move Forward Party candidates should be barred from holding office if their leader is found to have violated a rule against holding shares in a media business.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

EC moves to ensure poll transparency

The Election Commission (EC) has set up a Cyber Threat Surveillance and Response Operations Centre to ensure transparency in the election, EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

They vote before getting hitched

For many, their wedding dates were fixed much before the Election Commission decided on the date of the Assembly elections in Karnataka. However, not all decided to let go of the opportunity to get inked before getting married. Grooms and brides all dressed up were seen at their respective polling…

The Hindu · May 10, 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

Remote, yet connected

Polling ensured for tribals at remote village in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

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

Poll disqualification threat looms over Move Forward leader

A candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to consider disqualifying Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from politics for alleged asset concealment.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023