Thai Deputy PM Thamanat says election at risk of being annulled, coalition talks not urgent for now


BANGKOK: Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompao (pic) said on Wednesday (Feb 18) that the Feb 8 election might be annulled due to multiple complaints regarding alleged mishandling by the Election Commission (EC).

Speaking to reporters at the Agriculture Ministry, Thamanat explained that he had been following news reports and consulting with several experts on election law, who informed him that the election results could potentially be nullified after several groups raised concerns over the EC's actions.

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