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The facts about vote-buying and the patronage system

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 visit Buying The Way To Power - Thailand  »  YouTube video9 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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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.

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