80,000 cops to beef up security at TAO pollsThe election of chiefs and members of tambon administrative organisations will be held nationwide on Nov 28. (Bangkok Post photo)More than 80,000 police officers will be deployed to maintain order during the election of chiefs and members of tambon administrative organisations (TAO) nationwide on Nov 28. He said the TAO elections would be held at 60,414 polling stations nationwide for voters to choose 5,172 chiefs and 55,197 members. Intense competition among candidates is expected to take place in 211 locations in 39 provinces, which could see violations of the local election law committed, Pol Gen Damrongsak said. In light of this, a total of 86,844 police officers will be deployed to maintain security at the polling stations, Pol Gen Damrongsak said.
