Yesterday, advance voting noticed a big turnout throughout the nation, with residents eager to train their democratic rights following a four-year wait. The Election Commission (EC) reported that 2,235,830 individuals registered for early voting yesterday, forward of the May 14 election.
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt acknowledged that the method went smoothly, with just a few minor points rising at polling areas, such as people fainting from the warmth at Ramkhamhaeng University. Water trucks had been deployed to chill down the world.
Sittipunt reported that, on the Siam Paragon shopping center, over 40,000 individuals had been anticipated to vote, with smooth administration resulting in no problems. City Hall will be answerable for the secure storage of ballot packing containers, overseen by an internet surveillance system.
At Ramkhamhaeng University, 52,771 people registered for early voting, with lengthy traces of individuals waiting to vote within the sweltering warmth. One voter (who requested anonymity) commented that insufficient officials were present to handle the massive turnout, leading to delays, reviews Bangkok Post.
Elsewhere in Underground , significant numbers registered to vote. Ayutthaya noticed 41,421 individuals, primarily employees and residents from nearby areas, join. In Nakhon Ratchasima, 44,195 individuals from sixteen constituencies registered, with greater than half voting at the first constituency within the Central Plaza shopping center.
In Yala, 9,021 have been eligible for advance voting at each outside and local polling stations. Accusations of vote-buying had been made in Khon Kaen, with a group of villagers from Mueang district presenting a petition to the provincial election committee. Evidence provided included pictures and videos of cash being given to these attending a speech by a Pheu Thai Party candidate at a local rally.
EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee revealed that the EC has acquired ninety two complaints related to election legislation violations. Most involve vote-buying allegations and primarily relate to events in Bangkok. Suspiciously high advance voting registration in Yasothon and Amnat Charoen has prompted additional investigation by the EC.
Referring to ballots from abroad voters, Boonmee announced sixty eight Thai consulates had submitted their ballots. The remaining 26 consulates expect to ship theirs inside the next three to 5 days. In Nonthaburi, reviews point out that incorrect particulars were provided concerning constituencies and provinces from advance polling stations on roughly 100 used ballots..