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	Somchai said he would comply with the EC&rsquo;s resolution and continue his role in organising the election.</div>
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	He offered his resignation as his way of showing responsibility for the lack of success in Sunday&rsquo;s election.&nbsp;</div>
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EC asks Somchai to continue

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EC asks Somchai to continue

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