Over the last couple of years, concern about vote-buying has been on the rise. The story goes like this..... ...full story at The Nation
from The Nation on Sun, Aug 31 2008
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| 16 Jan 08 |
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Buying The Way To Power - Thailand »
YouTube video 9 January 2001
We tell the story of the billionaire who bought the top job.
His landslide victory in last year's election followed a lavish campaign and proven vote-buying. |
| 20 Oct 07 |
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PM concerned about vote-buying » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said he is concerned about vote-buying problems and called on people and political parties to end this cycle of political corruption. |
| 28 Sep 08 |
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The problem is politician-buying, not vote-buying in Thai politics » The Nation Political Thailand is turning yet again to its favourite pastime, rewriting the Constitution. Many MPs want to.... |
| 16 Oct 07 |
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Ending the vicious circle » The Nation With the election date set for Dec 23, the govt and EC must engage the public to fight against vote-buying |
| 01 Dec 07 |
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Vendettas stand in way of harmony, reconciliation » The Nation Amidst the intense campaigning, money-dumping and guileful vote-buying tricks by key political parties, which.... |
| 18 Nov 07 |
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Election frauds face prison and fines » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - Those found guilty of vote-buying could find themselves behind bars and paying a fine of up to 200,000 baht, the government has warned. |