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Tribunal Elecciones Estudiantiles
“Student Electoral Tribunal” is a sample ballot, available in Spanish, issued in 1989, by the Student Electoral Tribunal of the San Antonio of Belen Spanish School, Costa Rica, in lead up to the 1989 Student Tribunal Executive Committee Elections. The ballot contains the names, photos, and the flag colors of the student political parties running for office as well as the list of the parties’ members.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Ano de la Democracia Costarricense
“The Year of the Costa Rican Democracy” is a ceremony program brochure, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in the 1990s in lead up to the student government elections in Costa Rica. The ceremony program brochure lays out the order of events for the exchanging of student government powers. Additionally, it includes an intro by Oscar Arias Sanchez, President of the Nation at that time.
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Report/Paper
Election Observation Mission: Kingdom of Thailand
This report summarizes IFES’ findings from an Election Observation Mission for the 1996 parliamentary elections in Thailand. The report covers polling, voter registration, election observations, pollwatching, electoral reforms, recommendation for the future and the role of the media.
January 31, 1997
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES Report Examines Thai Political Transition
A new report from IFES provides recommendations to the government of Thailand as it attempts to reestablish a democratic government after last year’s military coup. The Pre-Election Technical Assessment report, or PETA, offers dozens of recommendations on constitutional and legal issues, election administration, voter education and election observation.
News & Updates
Feature
The Election Commission of Thailand Meets with IFES
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted a delegation from Thailand led by Chairman of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT), Mr. Supachai Somcharoen. IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney and Regional Director for Asia-Pacific Vasu Mohan received the delegation and provided a briefing on IFES' work around the world supporting citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Thailand: 2016 Constitutional Referendum
On August 7, Thai citizens will vote on a new constitution and a proposal allowing an appointed 250-member Senate to join the House of Representatives in selecting a Prime Minister. In May 2014, Thailand’s military took control of the government and enacted an interim constitution to replace the 2007 constitution.
Election FAQ
Elections in Costa Rica: 2014 National Elections
On February 2, Costa Rica will hold national elections to elect a new President. IFES FAQs gives insight into these elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Thailand: 2014 General Elections
On February 2, 2014, Thailand will hold General Elections. IFES' Frequently Asked Questions shed light on the polls.
News & Updates
Feature
Empowering Tomorrow through Youth Engagement
IFES works to empower youth around the world by hosting democracy-focused camps, events, and activities. By educating young people about democracy, we enable them to express themselves and have a voice in their communities.
News & Updates
Feature
2014 Thailand General Elections
On February 2, 2014, the world watched Thailand’s general election unfold within a tenuous political environment. One-tenth of polling stations throughout Thailand were closed on Election Day, and 28 of 375 constituencies had no candidates due to anti-election demonstrations.
Thailand is now in a position where it cannot currently produce enough legislators to seat the House of Representatives. Legal challenge by the opposition over the validity of the election is a possibility, as well as holding by-elections to fill the remaining seats.
The task of the Election Commission of Thailand under these circumstances is a formidable challenge. Never has the independence, neutrality and competence of commission been more important.
Thailand is now in a position where it cannot currently produce enough legislators to seat the House of Representatives. Legal challenge by the opposition over the validity of the election is a possibility, as well as holding by-elections to fill the remaining seats.
The task of the Election Commission of Thailand under these circumstances is a formidable challenge. Never has the independence, neutrality and competence of commission been more important.