Election related agencies need to be reviewed
In 1997 Thailand got a new Constitution that is still seen as the best ever. A number of organizations were set up to supervise the proper functioning of the democratic process. In an op-ed in the Bangkok Post, Thitinan Pongsudhirak describes how the coups d'état of 2006 and 2014 with new Constitutions also placed other individuals in these organizations, individuals loyal only to the powers that be the ruling authorities, thus damaging democracy .
Election win Pheu Thai gnaws at Democrats
Governor Sukhumbhand of Bangkok was re-elected on Sunday, but ruling party Pheu Thai made a significant profit in the traditionally Democratic stronghold of Bangkok. And that does not sit well with the opposition party.
News from Thailand – March 4, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Even more election news: comments and figures
• Thailand takes up the fight against ivory trade
• Fierce summer storms wreak havoc in Sakon Nakhon
And the winner is: Sukhumbhand Paribatra
Democrat Sukhumbhand Paribatra was re-elected as governor of Bangkok on Sunday. Government party Pheu Thai has not succeeded in getting a foot in the door in the capital with its candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen.
News from Thailand – March 3, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Park Chief: Thailand is not a hub of illegal ivory trade
• New gang active on Mekong; extorts freighters
• Student (20) strangled with bra during theft of underwear
On Sunday, residents of Bangkok will go to the polls to elect a governor. A look back at the campaign with: All traffic lights green, the Harlem Shake and a speech, supported by the theme from the movie Gladiator.