Thai elections - views from international election observers

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL-Foundation) has sent 32 international election experts across Thailand to observe the run up to elections on 23rd December. On http://www.anfrel.org
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Monday , January 28 , 2008

ANFREL Statement for re-elections

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 637 , 16:28:50

Administration of re-elections should be improved before Sunday's re-elections Inconsistent ballot countingWorrying violence in Buri Ram and Udon ThaniLast week's re-elections in Thailand were observed by the Asian Network for Free Elections in six provinces (Buri Ram, Udon Thani, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, and Phetchabun), with observers visiting 94 polling stations. Though the re-el....

Administration of re-elections should be improved before Sunday's re-elections Inconsistent ballot countingWorrying violence in Buri Ram and Udon ThaniLast week's re-elections in Thailand were observed by the Asian Network for Free Elections in six provinces (Buri Ram, Udon Thani, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, and Phetchabun), with observers visiting 94 polling stations. Though the re-el....

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Tuesday , January 22 , 2008

Re-elections in Thailand

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 537 , 19:35:47

Administration of re-elections should be improved before Sunday’s re-elections Inconsistent ballot counting Worrying violence in Buri Ram and Udon Thani Last week’s re-elections in Thailand were observed by the Asian Network for Free Elections in six provinces (Buri Ram, Udon Thani, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, and Phetcha....

Administration of re-elections should be improved before Sunday’s re-elections Inconsistent ballot counting Worrying violence in Buri Ram and Udon Thani Last week’s re-elections in Thailand were observed by the Asian Network for Free Elections in six provinces (Buri Ram, Udon Thani, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, and Phetcha....

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Friday , January 11 , 2008

Re-elections in Thailand

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 591 , 15:05:16

ANFREL observe re-elections Candidates encouraged to respect election law while ECT must be consistent in awarding yellow and red cards The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will observe re-elections in Thailand issued after candidates were disqualified for election violations by the Election Commission of Thailand. Beginning in Nakhon Ratcha....

ANFREL observe re-elections Candidates encouraged to respect election law while ECT must be consistent in awarding yellow and red cards The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will observe re-elections in Thailand issued after candidates were disqualified for election violations by the Election Commission of Thailand. Beginning in Nakhon Ratcha....

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Friday , December 28 , 2007

Press Statement on 25th December 2007

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 428 , 16:28:00

Thailand: Smooth Poll, Post Election Challenges Ahead The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) commends the Election Commission on holding Thailand’s elections, the results of which generally reflect the will of the people. “Polling itself on election day was smooth except for some infractions of polling procedures. Our concern is more with election violations in the pre-election period and how....

Thailand: Smooth Poll, Post Election Challenges Ahead The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) commends the Election Commission on holding Thailand’s elections, the results of which generally reflect the will of the people. “Polling itself on election day was smooth except for some infractions of polling procedures. Our concern is more with election violations in the pre-election period and how....

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ANFREL post-election summary report

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 469 , 16:25:40

ANFREL post-election summary report 25th December 2007 1 – Administration of election day and advance voting Management of elections The Election Commission should be commended for the generally good administration of polling on advance voting days (15th-16th December) and on election day. Voting stations were well situated and set up, barring a minority where the secrecy of the vote was not ensure....

ANFREL post-election summary report 25th December 2007 1 – Administration of election day and advance voting Management of elections The Election Commission should be commended for the generally good administration of polling on advance voting days (15th-16th December) and on election day. Voting stations were well situated and set up, barring a minority where the secrecy of the vote was not ensure....

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Thursday , December 20 , 2007

ANFREL calls on voters to return money to Election Commission to combat vote buying

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 646 , 14:21:13

ANFREL calls on voters to return money to Election Commission to combat vote buying Voters still confused about election system In its third pre-election report released today, ANFREL expressed concern over vote buying and the lack of understanding of the new election system amongst voters. “Today our local partner, the People’s Network for Electio....

ANFREL calls on voters to return money to Election Commission to combat vote buying Voters still confused about election system In its third pre-election report released today, ANFREL expressed concern over vote buying and the lack of understanding of the new election system amongst voters. “Today our local partner, the People’s Network for Electio....

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PRE-ELECTION REPORT III

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 606 , 14:18:13

PRE-ELECTION REPORT III (15th-19th December[1])To date, Thailand’s elections have not suffered from significant violence and have so far been administered in a competent manner by the Election Commission, barring some minor infractions during advance voting. However, ANFREL remains concerned about a lack of understanding of the new election system, prevalent vote buying, and....

PRE-ELECTION REPORT III (15th-19th December[1])To date, Thailand’s elections have not suffered from significant violence and have so far been administered in a competent manner by the Election Commission, barring some minor infractions during advance voting. However, ANFREL remains concerned about a lack of understanding of the new election system, prevalent vote buying, and....

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Wednesday , December 19 , 2007

Timor Leste Election Commissioner views on the Thai electoral model

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 542 , 20:26:38

Teresinha Maria Noronha Cardoso (Election Commissioner from East Timor) Date of Birth : Bobonaro, 29 October 1965 Educational Backgroud: Bachelor in Governamental Academy Profession: Director of WOMEN CAUCUS for politic in Timor Leste Section duty in CNE: C andidates Selection Division Teresinha Maria Noronha Cardozo, a female commissioner from the Commission Nat....

Teresinha Maria Noronha Cardoso (Election Commissioner from East Timor) Date of Birth : Bobonaro, 29 October 1965 Educational Backgroud: Bachelor in Governamental Academy Profession: Director of WOMEN CAUCUS for politic in Timor Leste Section duty in CNE: C andidates Selection Division Teresinha Maria Noronha Cardozo, a female commissioner from the Commission Nat....

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Monday , December 17 , 2007

Polling administered satisfactorily except for secrecy of ballot

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 593 , 20:16:27

Polling administered satisfactorily except for secrecy of ballot Alleged election violations by military and a private company Today ANFREL released its report on advance voting that took place 15th-16th December, summarising its findings from its 37 election observers deployed across the country. Despite the unprecedented number of voters, the Election Commission generally co....

Polling administered satisfactorily except for secrecy of ballot Alleged election violations by military and a private company Today ANFREL released its report on advance voting that took place 15th-16th December, summarising its findings from its 37 election observers deployed across the country. Despite the unprecedented number of voters, the Election Commission generally co....

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ANFREL - ADVANCE VOTING REPORT

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 501 , 16:36:05

ADVANCE VOTING REPORT 17th December 2007 Inside the polling centre In spite of an unprecedented number of people voting in advance on 15th and 16th December, the Election Commission of Thailand administered polling in a competent manner in most provinces, except for protecting the secrecy of the vote. In the main, polling procedures were generally adhered to a....

ADVANCE VOTING REPORT 17th December 2007 Inside the polling centre In spite of an unprecedented number of people voting in advance on 15th and 16th December, the Election Commission of Thailand administered polling in a competent manner in most provinces, except for protecting the secrecy of the vote. In the main, polling procedures were generally adhered to a....

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ANFREL advance voting - press statement

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 433 , 16:33:06

Polling administered satisfactorily except for secrecy of ballot Alleged election violations by military and a private company Today ANFREL released its report on advance voting that took place 15th-16th December, summarising its findings from its 37 election observers deployed across the country. Despite the unprecedented number of voters, t....

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Sunday , December 16 , 2007

Observing advanced voting in Bangkok

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 697 , 00:15:02

Advance voting process at Bang Sue district office and Bang Kwang office in Bangkok · In general it was good to see more staff assisting and facilitating the voters at the places. · On a reflection and comparison there were more voter turn-out comparing to the same advance voting of last time. · Despite facilitations many voters do not know....

Advance voting process at Bang Sue district office and Bang Kwang office in Bangkok · In general it was good to see more staff assisting and facilitating the voters at the places. · On a reflection and comparison there were more voter turn-out comparing to the same advance voting of last time. · Despite facilitations many voters do not know....

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Saturday , December 15 , 2007

ANFREL releases first pre-election report

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 546 , 22:27:15

Voters remain confused about electoral system, ill-informed of party policies, and reluctant to report vote buying Today ANFREL released its first pre-election report outlining its concerns ahead of the December 23rd election. The report, a summary of findings from 37 observers between 10th and 14th December, underlined the need for greater voter education by the Election Commission ....

Voters remain confused about electoral system, ill-informed of party policies, and reluctant to report vote buying Today ANFREL released its first pre-election report outlining its concerns ahead of the December 23rd election. The report, a summary of findings from 37 observers between 10th and 14th December, underlined the need for greater voter education by the Election Commission ....

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Friday , December 14 , 2007

Basic about ANFREL mission

Posted by ANFREL , Reader : 594 , 15:54:48

37 international election observers from the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) have been sent across Thailand to observe the run up to the Thai elections on 23rd December 2007The observers will work in all 8 electoral zones in Thailand. Particular attention will be paid to provinces where the risk of election violations is considered higherObservers come from 15 different countries includ....

37 international election observers from the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) have been sent across Thailand to observe the run up to the Thai elections on 23rd December 2007The observers will work in all 8 electoral zones in Thailand. Particular attention will be paid to provinces where the risk of election violations is considered higherObservers come from 15 different countries includ....

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