Aseanews Headlines: BANGKOK- EC finalises new electoral map – Regime takes more ‘gerrymandering’ flak
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam (left), seen here presenting flowers to the Election Commission chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Aug 20, says those unhappy with the new electoral constituency boundaries are free to sue at the Administrative Court. (Post Today photo)
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The Election Commission (EC) has finalised the redrawing of the electoral boundary map, which will be officially announced shortly, setting the stage for political parties to choose candidates for the general election tentatively slated for Feb 24 next year, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has said.
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Mr Wissanu said yesterday the poll-organising agency informed him on Tuesday that it has finished the new demarcation of electoral boundaries.
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The new version of the boundaries is expected to be announced in the Royal Gazette shortly, Mr Wissanu said.
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Mr Wissanu brushed aside gerrymandering claims after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) issued a Section 44 order allowing the EC to redraw constituencies on Nov 16.
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