EC and govt fail to agree on date for further voting
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The Election Commission (EC) and government ministers failed to reach an accord Monday on when a new round of voting should be held to fill remaining seats for MPs in the House of Representatives.
Election Commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn met with some Cabinet members and legal advisers from the Pheu Thai Party to discuss problems stemming from the February 2 election that was marred by protests and disruptions.
Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri and Pheu Thai legal adviser Kanin Boonsuwan suggested that the new voting must be held on March 2, or no more than 30 days after the election.
They cited the Constitution, which requires that the House of Representatives convene within 30 days of a general election to elect a new prime minister. Chaikasem said that the requirement must be met.
The Nation
