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	EC deputy secretary general Somsak Suriyamongkol said 20.873 million or 42.78 per cent of 48.78 eligible voters came out to vote nationwide.</div>
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	He said 82.84 per cent of the ballots were valid while 5.2 per cent became invalid and 11.96 per cent of the ballots were marked with &ldquo;abstention&rdquo; option.</div>
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	Somsak Lamphun saw the highest voter turnout of 11.96 per cent.</div>
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Senatorial voter turnout 42.78 per cent

The Election Commission announced Monday that it was pleased with the 42.78 per cent voter turnout of the senatorial election on Sunday.