A group of Thai scholars on March 25 slammed the Constitutional Court’s decision which annulled the national election on February 2.
They said that the court’s verdict will pave the way for appointing a Prime Minister without an election or other undemocratic actions.
In its decision on March 21, the court did not recognise the election on the grounds that voting could not be held on the same day across the country, regardless of anti-government protesters’ actions to disrupt the registration of candidates in 28 constituencies in eight provinces.
The decision was given based on a complaint filed by a law lecturer from Thammasat University requesting a judgment on whether or not the February 2 election was lawful. However, the scholars stated that the court does not have the authority to receive any complaint related to the election.
According to Worachet Pakeerut from the university, Thailand’s Constitution does not stipulate that the election must take place on one day, but it requires the election date to be the same day nationwide. The law is also flexible, allowing voting to be rescheduled in case of a disaster or other incident.
In its regular cabinet meeting on March 25, the Thai Government said it is willing to work with the Election Commission to fix a suitable date for the country’s general election.-VNA
They said that the court’s verdict will pave the way for appointing a Prime Minister without an election or other undemocratic actions.
In its decision on March 21, the court did not recognise the election on the grounds that voting could not be held on the same day across the country, regardless of anti-government protesters’ actions to disrupt the registration of candidates in 28 constituencies in eight provinces.
The decision was given based on a complaint filed by a law lecturer from Thammasat University requesting a judgment on whether or not the February 2 election was lawful. However, the scholars stated that the court does not have the authority to receive any complaint related to the election.
According to Worachet Pakeerut from the university, Thailand’s Constitution does not stipulate that the election must take place on one day, but it requires the election date to be the same day nationwide. The law is also flexible, allowing voting to be rescheduled in case of a disaster or other incident.
In its regular cabinet meeting on March 25, the Thai Government said it is willing to work with the Election Commission to fix a suitable date for the country’s general election.-VNA
