Election Commission of Thailand

The Election Commission (Thai: คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง; rtgs: Khana Kammakan Kan Lueak Tang) is an independent government agency and the sole election management body of Thailand tasked with overseeing all kinds of government elections (parliamentary elections and local elections) as well as referendums throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. Established by the Constitution, the Election Commission (EC) has extensive powers to manage, oversee, and regulate the electoral process. The EC has reacted to irregularities in the 2000 Senate elections, the 2006 House elections, and the 2007 House elections, forcing re-elections and disqualifying many candidates.

Election Commission of Thailand

The Election Commission (Thai: คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง; rtgs: Khana Kammakan Kan Lueak Tang) is an independent government agency and the sole election management body of Thailand tasked with overseeing all kinds of government elections (parliamentary elections and local elections) as well as referendums throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. Established by the Constitution, the Election Commission (EC) has extensive powers to manage, oversee, and regulate the electoral process. The EC has reacted to irregularities in the 2000 Senate elections, the 2006 House elections, and the 2007 House elections, forcing re-elections and disqualifying many candidates.