(Bangkok Post file photo)A group of activists is filing a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against the Election Commission (EC) for organising what it said was an unfair and objectionable referendum. Rangsiman Rome, a representative from the anti-junta group, said activists will continue voicing their opposition to the military. He added the EC also rushed to announce the unofficial result when there were reasons to believe the poll may be questionable and unfair. He also said the EC allowed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to publicly declare his stance to accept the draft charter and the extra question, which could have influenced voters' decisions. Meanwhile, activists from the New Democracy Movement said they accepted the people's decision in the referendum but vowed to remain faithful to their democratic ideals.

Source: Bangkok Post August 09, 2016 01:18 UTC