Bangkok protestors request no delay of general election
Hundreds of Thai activists held a parade around the Victory Monument in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on January 6 to protest the Thai Government’s proposal that the Election Commission delay the general election slated for February 24 due to worry that the activity coincides with the coronation ceremony of King Rama X.
Hundreds of activists took part in a demonstration in the Thai capital to protest against the delay of the country's general election. (Source: AFP)
Bangkok (VNA) – Hundreds of Thai activists held a parade around the Victory Monumentin Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on January 6 to protest the ThaiGovernment’s proposal that the Election Commission delay the general election slatedfor February 24 due to worry that the activity coincides with the coronationceremony of King Rama X.
Protestors carried signs which read "We Want Election"and "Election only on Feb 24, 2019", chanting "No delay!"in unison.
Theyparaded the surrounding streets of the monument, singing the national anthembefore dissolving in the afternoon of the same day.
Leaderof the protest Siriwith Seritiwat said that the parade is just a beginning,adding that another protest has been planned in Ratchaprasong crossroad on January 8 if their demand is not satisfied.
Policeshowed up at the site to maintain order and ensure smooth traffic.
OnJanuary 2, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that the general electiondate will remain unchanged, rejecting rumours that the government will postponethe election till after the coronation ceremony of King Rama X.
Asscheduled, 350 constituencies will be organized across the country to select150 members of the parliament. The results are expected to be announced aftertwo months.
Thaimedia said that the Palang Pracharath Party is working to ensure PM PrayutChan-o-cha will stay at the position after the election.
Meanwhile, Democrat Party spokesperson ThanaChiravinij said that the party has defined candidates in 346 out of the 350 constituencies.The full list of the350 constituencycandidates and the 150 candidates for the party list willbe announced by January 14 after a royal decreeon the election date has been issued.-VNA
Thailand's Criminal Court on February 5 approved a request by police to issue arrest warrants for anti-government protest leaders, including former Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, for violating the emergency decree.
A general election in Thailand scheduled to take place in November will be delayed possibly until early 2019 after the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on January 25 passed an organic law on parliamentary elections with a delay of enforcement.
Thailand’s general election must be carried out based on regulations and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s decrees, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on February 27.
Thailand’s upcoming general election will strictly follow all laws and regulations concerned, stated Chairman of the Thai Election Commission (EC) Supachai Somcharoen.
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Hundreds of activists took part in a demonstration in the Thai capital to protest against the delay of the country's general election. (Source: AFP) 
