AI In-brief 15 Sept 03:06

Voter turnout under 60% in PAO elections – EC

PAO mayoral elections recorded a 58.45% voter turnout, falling short of the EC's 65% forecast and 4% lower than four years prior, with councillor elections at 56.06%.
A significant percentage of invalid (5.69% mayoral, 5.63% councillor) and blank ballots (7.08% mayoral, 7.59% councillor) were reported, primarily due to voter confusion over candidate numbers.

AI In-brief Yesterday 12:02

Thailand’s Election Commission faces two major legal challenges

A new Appeal Court ruling empowers the public to directly sue Election Commission (EC) members for corruption, overturning a prior decision that required going through anti-corruption bodies.
This ruling provides a direct legal avenue for public skepticism regarding the Senate election's legitimacy and underscores accountability for independent organizations.
The EC also faces a challenge for its decision to petition the Constitutional Court, questioning the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over senator qualifications.
Legal experts contend that the EC cannot challenge the Supreme Court's authority, citing the constitutional principle of judicial independence.