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Several ‘big name’ favourites pass first round of senatorial election

  WITH the first round of the triple-tired senatorial election having proceeded smoothly today (June 9) as expected several “big name” favourites were chosen and crossed to the next round, Amarin TV said. Among them were former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat, who is de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra’s brother-in-law, and former election commissioner

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Newin’s sister Usanee fails to pass first round of senatorial election

  WITH THE first stage of the triple-tired senatorial election underway nationwide today (June 9) an unexpected development occurred in Buriram with de facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob’s sister Usanee Chidchob failing to get chosen by fellow contestants, Naewna newspaper said. Under the rules adopted by the Election Commission, each of 46,000-plus contestants vying to

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