Thai polls close, anxious counting begins
Millions of Thais have completed their part of the democratic bargain in the general election, with the polls having just closed at 5pm.
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Millions of Thais have completed their part of the democratic bargain in the general election, with the polls having just closed at 5pm.
The Pheu Thai Party has said it is ready to let the largest post-election party take the initiative in forming the government. Julian Amornvivat stopped short of sending a “come and get us” message to the election winner, which, as of 10 pm, appeared to be the Bhumjaithai Party.
Thailand is turning to agricultural “deep innovation” to bite into the multi-billion dollar premium beef market, unveiling a strategy to replace billions in imports with a home-grown breed designed specifically for the local palate.
Conceding defeat to the Bhumjaithai party, People’s party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut told the media at his party’s head office tonight that they respect the voters’ choice and will leave the Bhumjaithai party to form the new government.
Japan voted in snap elections Sunday with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory that could rile China and rattle financial markets.
The “Yes” vote has taken an early lead in the initial counting, appearing to mirror early trends seen in Thailand’s general election.
A cargo vessel carrying 290 shipping containers sank near Kaeo Noi Island, off the coast of Phuket, on Saturday afternoon.
Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said he was highly optimistic about the general election results after more than 20% of the votes had been counted as of 10 pm, giving his party a comfortable lead.
Chiang Mai police have arrested an Australian couple for defacing a temple wall, in the province’s Muang district in late January, by spraying graffiti on it.
Self-styled whistleblower Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission (EC) to investigate the conduct of former deputy prime minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, whom he accuses of using a private jet for travel while campaigning, which could constitute a violation of the Election Act.
The Digital Television Association, in collaboration with media networks and civil society partners, is set to launch an Election Day “War Room” to coordinate the reporting of Realtime election results from all 400 constituencies nationwide.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva told a final campaign rally in Bangkok yesterday that the general election tomorrow is not about taking sides; it is about choosing the right path for the country’s survival.
George Carroll’s career in education began at the age of thirteen, assisting his mother at her learning centre in Wisconsin.
The National Parks Department has asked a provincial Administrative Court to delay the enforcement of its order to capture and relocate the three remaining wild elephants, following the recent death of the ‘Hu Phap’ bull elephant while being relocated.
Thailand is not a training ground for green and inexperienced politicians to learn on the job when running the country, and the Bhumjaithai Party will be at the core of forming the new government, which will steer the Kingdom towards prosperity and strength, especially in the economy, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared during a campaign rally on Friday.
Voting in the general election, another major milestone in Thai politics, began nationwide at 8am today and about 53 million eligible Thai citizens have until 5pm to cast ballots for their preferred political parties, candidates and who they want to become the country’s 33rd prime minister.