UDD bid to observe election rejected

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UDD bid to observe election rejected

Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 17.48
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The election committee of Bangkok has rejected the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship's (UDD) request to dispatch 10,000 volunteers to observe the March 3 Bangkok governor election inside polling units.

The request was submitted to the Election Commission and the election committee of Bangkok on Wednesday.

Taweesak Tuchinda, chairman of the Bangkok election committee, said the law does not allow outsiders inside polling units.

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genii
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Discussion 6 : 14 Feb 2013 at 19.096
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There should be cams set up in each polling unit with big screens outside for any and all to observe the transparency displayed by those inside and in charge of the units. This has to be a 100% transparent operation or you will immediately get complaints of fraud.
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Discussion 5 : 14 Feb 2013 at 18.395
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Maybe now that the red-shirts have to stay outside of the polling stations they will block the streets near the polling stations with bamboo and tire barricades and allow only real red-shirts through their checkpoints. Then they would be sure that only peace loving red-shirts vote for the PT governor candidate. You think that can’t happen? Remember the “peaceful demonstrations” in 2010 with lots of barricades and the police standing by - democracy Shinawatra style.
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Discussion 4 : 14 Feb 2013 at 18.214
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Of course they want to observe.
They want to stand over people's shoulders to ensure the vote goes as planned.
Political intimidation has no place near the polls.
Thank goodness the election committee nixed this.
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Discussion 3 : 14 Feb 2013 at 18.063
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as also ways UDD rules for Bangkok & Thailand
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Discussion 2 : 14 Feb 2013 at 18.052
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Good to see some common sense prevailing, though allowing one representative per candidate is still a bit much. They should mandate that all observers wear office attire with no markings, pins or other signs of their affiliation. They should also be made to sit in chairs where they can observe procedures but NOT mingle with voters.
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Discussion 1 : 14 Feb 2013 at 18.021
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I think the election committee of Bangkok's decision is correct.
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