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Senators still the biggest threat to Pita

The Election Commission has resolved unanimously by six votes to zero to reject three complaints challenging the qualifications of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to contest the May 14 general election as a party-list candidate on ground the complaints were not lodged within the legal time limit.

Bangkok Post

Election Commission to endorse 1st batch of MPs-elect

The Election Commission (EC) is likely to endorse the first batch of MPs-elect this week, according to a source.

Bangkok Post

Organic law probe could doom Pita

The Election Commission (EC)'s decision to investigate Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat over whether he had violated the organic law on the election of members of parliament may lead to many senators voting against his bid for the prime minister post, according to a former commissioner.

Bangkok Post

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Elected members of local bodies must declare their assets by June 20: State EC

The circular and forms issued by the commission on the matter are available on sec.kerala.gov.in and lsgkerala.gov.in. The rules require local body members to submit the statement within 30 months of taking the oath.

The Hindu

Petitioner Srisuwan accused of falsifying documents

A lawyer has asked police to investigate serial petitioner and political activist Srisuwan Janya for allegedly falsifying documents and making false statements when setting up an association that has been ordered dissolved.

Bangkok Post

On solid foundations or shaky ground?

The Move Foward Party (MFP)-led alliance is conjuring up the impression that it has already assumed control of the country's administration, according to a political source.

Bangkok Post

Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.

Bangkok Post

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Pita to become MP before EC decides

The Election Commission (EC) says it will have to endorse the MP status of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat before it can consider whether to strip him of it over his alleged share-holding offence.

Bangkok Post

EC to launch probe into poll candidacy

The Election Commission has agreed to launch an inquiry to determine if Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has violated Section 42(3) and Section 151 of the organic law on the election of MPs by applying as a list-MP candidate despite knowing he may not have been eligible to…

Bangkok Post

EC votes to investigate Pita

The Election Commission has thrown out three complaints related to media share ownership against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat — but he is far from in the clear.

Bangkok Post

Lok Sabha Polls: EC begins 'first level check' of EVMs, papertrail machines across India

The EC issues a calendar for such exercises and there are standing instructions that are to be followed by state chief electoral officers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls preparations: EC begins 'first level check' of EVMs, papertrail machines across India

The ‘First Level Check’ process for Electronic Voting Machines by the Election Commission has begun

The Hindu

Pheu Thai goes after accuser from UTN

The Pheu Thai Party (PTP) on Thursday vowed to pursue legal action against Sonthiya Sawasdee, a member of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party who it said filed a false petition with the Election Commission (EC) accusing Pheu Thai of cheating voters with its 10,000-baht digital handout campaign promise.

Bangkok Post

Poll results 'in mid-July'

A vote recount won't affect the deadline for the Election Commission to endorse the election results in mid-July, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday.

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Humza Yousaf 'confident' ahead of General Election despite drop in donations

It emerged on Thursday morning that the SNP received just £4000 in donations in the first three months of 2023

Bangkok Post

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

EC yet to accept iTV case against Pita

The Election Commission (EC) says it is still considering whether to accept a complaint filed against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat over his shareholding in a media company.

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Eight-party alliance brings forward timeline to form government

An alliance of eight political parties has agreed to bring forward their timeline for forming the new government by 2-3 weeks, and set up two more working groups.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward's use of hammer and sickle challenged in complaint

The Move Forward Party said the Election Commission has asked why it included a hammer and sickle in its campaign cartoon, after a complaint that it suggested opposition to the constitutional monarchy.

The Hindu

Election Commission should tell people why no elections in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

National Conference Leader Omar Abdullah said on June 6 that the Election Commission should muster courage to tell people why Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not being held.

Bangkok Post

Pita 'has sold iTV shares'

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has reportedly sold the shares he held in a media company in the hope of keeping his bid to become Thailand's next prime minister alive.

Reuters

EU extends restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports

The European Commission said on Monday it was extending until Sept. 15 an arrangement whereby five of Ukraine's EU neighbours can restrict imports of Ukrainian grain.

Bangkok Post

Sereepisuth offers S112 assurances

Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, a member of the prospective coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), has assured the Senate that he will not allow the lese majeste law to be amended, in what is seen as a bid to woo support…

The Hindu

Students in tier 2 and tier 3 engineering colleges struggle for placements

While students at top engineering colleges in the city often bag plump packages after their graduation, students in tier 2 and tier 3 colleges are finding it difficult to secure decent placements this year amid recession, and layoffs at MNC companies. Apart from that, students in from branches other than…

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