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Bangkok Post – Big parties “abusing” Senate elections

Senators Somchai Sawangkarn, centre, and Seree Suwanpanont, left, announce legal action against people who allegedly defamed senators in July last year. On Friday, Mr Seree said key political parties are attempting to manipulate the new system for electing 200 senators, with the aim of dominating the Upper House with their own representatives. (Photo: Parliament)
Senators Somchai Sawangkarn, centre, and Seree Suwanpanont, left, announce legal action against people who allegedly defamed senators in July last year. On Friday, Mr Seree said key political parties are attempting to manipulate the new system for electing 200 senators, with the aim of dominating the Upper House with their own representatives. (Photo: Parliament)

Key political parties are attempting to manipulate the new system for electing 200 senators, with the aim of dominating the Upper House with their own representatives, according to an outgoing senator and a source in the South.

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