Songkhla: The Songkhla municipal election atmosphere was peaceful. The atmosphere of the election of municipal council members and the mayor of Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, was lively since morning at all 4 polling stations. The election director of Hat Yai Municipality observed the people exercising their rights. The overall morning was peaceful.

According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Col. Rapipong Chirapattanaluck, Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission, announced the opening of 34,818 polling stations for municipal council members and mayors in 76 provinces nationwide since 8:00 a.m. He found that all polling stations were able to open for voting in full and proceeded smoothly. Yesterday’s thunderstorms did not affect the situation. At the same time, no unusual events were found. The goal is to have 70 percent of the people come out to exercise their right to vote. As for the case of vote-buying at 3,000 baht per person in the middle of Kalasin city, the Election Commission is aware of the incident and is investigating the facts.

The election atmosphere in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province was lively since morning at all 4 polling stations. Mr. Kitti Ruengreungkulrit, Director of Elections for Hat Yai Municipality, inspected and observed the people exercising their rights. The overall morning was peaceful.