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2006 Thailand Local Elections
Elections for local councils in Bangkok were held in 2006. The first batch of elections took place on 30 April 2006 for all seats on the district councils of 14 districts in the north and east of the city. In the second phase of voting held on 23 July 2006, the District Council seats for the remaining 36 districts, along with all 57 seats on the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, were up for election. Local elections follow a four-year cycle, and the 2006 elections are a follow-on from the 2002 elections. April elections 14 District Council elections Elections for district council in Bang Kapi, Bang Khen, Bueng Kum, Chatuchak, Don Mueang, Khan Na Yao, Khlong Sam Wa, Lak Si, Lat Krabang, Lat Phrao, Min Buri, Sai Mai, Saphan Sung and Wang Thonglang were held on 30 April 2006. Turnout in the 14 districts was at 35.39 percent, with 482,688 voters exercising their right to vote. The Thai Rak Thai Party won 68 seats along with overall control of nine councils, while candidates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subdivisions Of Thailand
Thailand is a unitary state in Southeast Asia. The administrative services of the executive branch of the government are regulated by the ''National Government Organisation Act, BE 2534 (1991)'' (พระราชบัญญัติระเบียบบริหารราชการแผ่นดิน พ.ศ. 2534). Under this Act, the services are divided into three levels: central, provincial and local.National Government Organisation Act, BE 2534 (1991), section 3. Central government The central government (ราชการส่วนกลาง) consists of ministries, bureaus, and departments (กระทรวงทบวงกรม ''krasuang tha-buang krom''). Each of the ministries (กระทรวง ''krasuang'') and bureaus (ทบวง ''tha-buang'') is led by a minister (รัฐมนตรี ''ratthamontri'') who is a member of the Council of Ministers (คณะรัฐมนตรี ''Khana Ratthamontri''). A bureau may be an ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lat Krabang
Lat Krabang (, ) is one of the eastern districts of Bangkok. Geography & history Lat Krabang (literally: "slope of shield") is the second largest district of Bangkok (the first one is neighbouring Nong Chok). No one's really sure what it means. One hypothesis suggests that it translates to "field of krabang". For the word ''Krabang'', it can also be translated another way as a fishing device used by locals in the past. Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise): Bang Bo, Bang Sao Thong and Bang Phli (Samut Prakan province); Prawet, Saphan Sung, Min Buri and Nong Chok (Bangkok) and Mueang Chachoengsao ( Chachoengsao province). Two-thirds of the district is farmland. Another part is the industrial park and residential area. Therefore, it is filled with ditches and canals, Khlong Prawet Burirom is a main waterway. The identity of the district is that of a local culture and the way of life is based on canal culture, since there is no road access in certain areas. So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prachakorn Thai Party
The Thai Citizen Party (TCP) or Prachakorn Thai Party (, ) is a political party in Thailand. It was founded in 1979 and has never been officially dissolved, but lost any political significance in 2001 when it was abandoned by its long-term leader Samak Sundaravej. The TCP had a strongly royalist ideology, was close to the military and positioned on the far right wing of Thai politics. History The Thai Citizen Party was founded in 1978 by Samak Sundaravej who had been the main representative of the Democrat Party's right wing until then. It was officially registered in 1979 when a new constitution lifted the ban of all political parties. Samak had been known as a firebrand right-wing and ultra-royalist orator during the mid-1970s and served as minister of interior under Thanin Kraivichien after the Thammasat University massacre of 1976 until 1977. With the TCP, Samak created a competition for the Democrat Party in its traditional stronghold Bangkok. The party failed, however, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chart Thai Party
Thai Nation Party, or Chart Thai Party (, ) was a conservative political party in Thailand. It was dissolved by the Constitutional Court of Thailand on December 2, 2008, along with the People's Power Party and the Neutral Democratic Party, for having violated electoral laws in the 2007 Thai general election. Thereafter, most MPs founded the Chartthaipattana Party (Thai Nation Development Party), which became the Thai Nation Party's successor. Foundation and first electoral successes The Thai Nation Party was founded in 1974 by Chatichai Choonhavan, son of Field Marshal Phin Choonhavan, and his in-laws Pramarn Adireksarn and Siri Siriyothin, who were at the time major-generals like him. The three belonged to the "Rajakru clan", a military, economic and political interest group established by Field Marshal Phin. The party represented the rightist and pro-military wing of Thai politics during the relatively liberal and democratic years from 1973 to 1976. During the campaign for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Democrat Party (Thailand)
The Democrat Party () is a conservative List of political parties in Thailand, Thai political party. The party is the oldest active political party in Thailand, it was founded in 1946 as a royalist party; it now upholds a Conservatism, liberal-conservative and Market economy, pro-market position. The Democrat Party made its best showings in parliament in 1948, 1976, and 1996. It has never won an outright parliamentary majority. The party's electoral support bases are southern Thailand and Bangkok, although the party's strength in Bangkok has declined rapidly since the 2019 Thai general election, 2019 general election. Since 2004 Bangkok gubernatorial election, 2004, Democrat candidates won three elections for the governorship of Bangkok. From 2005 to 2019, the Democrat Party was led by Abhisit Vejjajiva, former Prime Minister of Thailand, prime minister. Names The Thai name of the party, ''Prachathipat'' (ประชาธิปัตย์), is derived from the word ''prach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Rak Thai
The Thai Rak Thai Party (TRT; , , ; "Thais Love Thais Party") was a list of political parties in Thailand, Thai political party founded in 1998. From 2001 to 2006, it was the ruling party under its founder, Prime Minister of Thailand, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. During its brief existence, Thai Rak Thai won the three general elections it contested. Eight months after a 2006 Thailand coup, military coup forced Thaksin to remain in exile, the party was dissolved on 30 May 2007 by the Constitutional Tribunal for violation of electoral laws, with 111 former party members banned from participating in politics for five years. Party platform and electoral outcomes Thai Rak Thai was registered on 15 July 1998, by telecommunications entrepreneur Thaksin Shinawatra and 22 other founding members, including Somkid Jatusripitak, Thanong Bidaya, Sudarat Keyuraphan, Purachai Piumsombun, Thammarak Isaragura na Ayuthaya, and Prommin Lertsuridej. The Thai Rak Thai party had a populism, pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang (, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak. History The district was established on 21 November 1997 (announced 14 October 1997) occupying Wang Thonglang and part of Khlong Chan sub-district of Bang Kapi and part of Lat Phrao sub-district of Lat Phrao district. The total area was 19.205 km2. In 2002 (announced 24 January, effective 11 March) the district boundary between Wang Thonglang and Lat Phrao districts was adjusted. Now Wang Thonglang has 18.905 km2 of area. The name ''Wang Thonglang'' means 'the deep body of water around which '' Erythrina fusca'' grows'. Administration The district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (''khwaeng''). Education Secondary schools: * Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School International schools: * Lycée Français International de Bangkok (French school) * Singapore Internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saphan Sung
Saphan Sung (, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the eastern part of the capital, it is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum. Most part of Saphan Sung district are low density residential area. History Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Khan Na Yao. Saphan Sung means ''tall bridge'' referring to the shape of bridge built over khlongs (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation. Administration The district has three sub-districts (''khwaeng''). Places * Wat Lat Bua Khao (วัดลาดบัวขาว) * Triam Udom Suksa Nomklao School * Saphan Sung Discovery Learning Library * Saphan Sung Youth Centre * Pra-Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako Foundation District Council The District Council for Saphan Sung has seven members, who each serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sai Mai
Sai Mai (, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by (from north clockwise): Lam Luk Ka district of Pathum Thani province; Khlong Sam Wa, Bang Khen and Don Mueang of Bangkok. History Sai Mai was the name of a ''muban'' (village) in ''tambon'' (sub-district) Khu Khot, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province. It was transferred to Bang Khen district and promoted to subdistrict (''tambon'') in 1940. Due to the growth of population in the area, Sai Mai was elevated to district status effective 21 November 1997 to improve service and administration. The name of the village "Sai Mai" ("late or not?") is believed to come from a story told in the past as the area was very far from the downtown. Hence, passing by people often ask, "Will it be late to get here?". It is not related to ''Roti sai mai'' in any way. The dominant feature of the district is Khlong (canal) Lat Phrao. The canal is thought to have been dug in the early period of the Rat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Min Buri
Min Buri (, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Khlong Sam Wa, Nong Chok, Lat Krabang, Saphan Sung, and Khan Na Yao. Min Buri is the fifth largest district in Bangkok. History The district was once a province established in 1901 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. It consisted of Khlong Sam Wa district, Saen Saep district, Nong Chok district, and Chia Radap District (เจียรดับ). The name ''Min Buri'' (meaning 'city of fish') was chosen to go with the existing Thanyaburi province (meaning 'city of rice'). Economic problems during 1930-1931 caused the government to disband various organizations to reduce expenses. Min Buri Province was eliminated and turned into amphoe (district) Min Buri and Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, and Nong Chok district of Chachoengsao province. In 1957 part of Saen Saep subdistrict of Lat Krabang was transferred to Min Buri. In 1997, the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lat Phrao (district)
Lat Phrao (, , ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bound by six other districts (from north clockwise): Bang Khen, Bueng Kum, Bang Kapi, Wang Thonglang, and Chatuchak. History Formerly, Lat Phrao was a tambon of Bang Kapi district, in what was then Phra Nakhon province, before the unification of Thonburi and Phra Nakhon into the single administrative area of Krung Thep (Bangkok). Later it was a sub-district (tambon) of the Bang Kapi District (amphoe), after naming conventions were changed for administrative districts of Bangkok. On 4 September 1989, Lat Phrao was split off from Bang Kapi along with Bueng Kum as new districts. In 1997, the boundaries of Lat Phrao District were modified to balance the size and population of Bangkok's districts. The portion of Chorake Bua sub-district north of Khok Khram and Ta Reng canals was reassigned to Bang Khen district, and portions of the Lat Phrao sub-district were added to Wang Thonglang distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
