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Commissioner says practice has been in place since 2003, dismisses foreign minister’s oppositioninfluence agency.

Thailand has plenty of experience in holding elections; EC stays mum on issue.

POLITICAL observers have expressed doubts over claimed successes in the regime’s attempts to curb corruption, one of the country’s long-standing unresolved issues.

INTERNATIONAL observers said yesterday the referendum on the draft constitution, which was approved by a majority of voters, was conducted well although some said it was held in a climate of fear and suppression.

FOREIGN observers expressed satisfaction yesterday over final preparations for today’s referendum, saying the process had so far been “open and transparent”.