In order to allow coalition parties to form a government, the Election Commission (EC) is anticipated to publicly disclose the election results for 475 of the 500 electoral constituencies—or 95% of the votes cast. Earlier than the required 60 days.
He stated that more than 280 claims of electoral anomalies, including more than 20 candidates who won the May 14 election. They are being looked into by election officials who have been reviewing the poll results from more than 95,000 voting places nationwide.
He said he understood the coalition parties’ desire for the EC to rapidly certify the election results so they could complete the formation of a new government. But he added that the EC must scrupulously adhere to the law in order to approve and formally announce the final results.
He gave the assurance that everything is being done as swiftly as possible and that the results will be made public within 60 days of the election, which is quicker than it was for the general election four years ago.
Itthiporn said the EC can call a recount of votes in particular polling units, organize a new election in a particular area or constituency, or hold a fresh election if irregularities are discovered if vote counts are incorrect.
The chairman of the EC stated that election officials are gathering evidence to be presented to the EC for consideration in relation to the complaint involving the purported ownership of shares in the iTV media company by Pita Limjaroenrat, the head of the Move Forward party.
He stated that he was unable to predict whether or when the case would be sent to the Constitutional Court for review.
