Election race begins

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Published: 19/05/2011 at 06:43 PM
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The Democrat Party of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva drew position No.10 on the ballot paper when registration of party list candidates for the July 3 general election began at the Thai-Japanese stadium in Bangkok on Thursday morning.

Party leaders attend the party-list candidates registration on May 19, 2011. (Photo by Phrakrit Juntawong)

The party's main rival, Pheu Thai, scooped the pool by drawing the No.1 position on the ballot paper in the party list system of proportional representation. There are 125 seats at stake.

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thaithany
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Discussion 6 : 19/05/2011 at 10:06 PM6
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I wish new government coming not Kid PM as Ahbisit. He too young for this career, 2year seem nothing for his position as PM.
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Discussion 5 : 19/05/2011 at 10:00 PM5
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Bingo is all i can say
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Discussion 4 : 19/05/2011 at 09:50 PM4
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Position 1 PTP - Position 10 Democrat - Position 16 BJT. True Karma!
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Discussion 3 : 19/05/2011 at 09:33 PM3
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The Pheu Thai are always complaining about the EC being prejudice. Seems they have an inside person to get the Number 1 position for their candidate.
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Discussion 2 : 19/05/2011 at 08:29 PM2
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You know what it says it all if they are worried about the number drawn ,it shouldn't matter what number just do the job . The only thing that springs to mind now about this election

BINGO

that's how it will be won god help us ...
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Discussion 1 : 19/05/2011 at 08:02 PM1
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Why we have so many political parties? I am confuse.
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