More than 6,000 NRC |applicants expected
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The number of National Reform Council applicants is expected to be more than 6,000, as the nomination process concludes Tuesday.
Election Commission (EC) chairman Supachai Somcharoen Monday said people had flocked to submit applications on the final days of the nomination period, with more high-profile figures and celebrities, like political activist Veera Somkwamkid and artist Chinnakorn Krailar, taking part since August 14.
The number of applications reached 5,365 Monday, Supachai said, adding another 500 applicants were expected today.
He said people who submitted their applications by post must ensure it arrived by Tuesday or they would be declared void.
As of Monday, 3,052 people had been nominated by non-profit organisations and 2,313 from the provinces.
The Nation
