It’s election day in Thailand and she who must be obeyed was keen to exercise her democratic right. I was keen not to spend hours waiting while she queued. so we were at the polling station shortly after it opened.
While everyday life in Thailand can often resemble unmitigated chaos, the Thais are pretty good when it comes to organising specific events; such as an election. A piece of paper had already arrived in the post, telling her where she had to vote; in the grounds of a nearby school. When we arrived we found six separate polling stations. First we had to check the lists posted outside each station till we found the right one. Each station had a desk where you queued to show your id card. In return there were two voting forms to be signed, and then off to stand in a little green booth, before sticking the votes in two boxes; one for a candidate and one for a party.
The whole process took about ten minutes and was very well organised; which was something of a disappointment. Given the hand-wringing in the press, I was expecting/hoping for swarms of shady characters offering increasingly large amounts to purchase she who must be obeyed’s vote. We did get approached by one dubious looking chap; but it turned out he was just telling us where to park. Bugger. This meant I had to pay for breakfast afterwards.
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2011-07-07| genuinej saysAre we to be informed if SWMBO and/or your good self are happy with the outcome?
2011-07-07| Spike saysShe voted for the Democrats. They’re all politicians so I hate them all.