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Over 30,000 people register to vote early

A total of 32,805 eligible voters registered for advance voting on Saturday, the first day of the registration period which is from March 25-April 9, the Election Commission (EC) said.

The advance voting date has been set for May 7, ahead of the election date which is May 14.

As of 6pm on Saturday, a total of 32,805 voters registered — 32,600 via the internet and 205 at local offices.

Bangkok had the most registrants with 15,202, followed by 1,809 in Chon Buri, 1,147 in Nonthaburi, 1,670 in Pathum Thani and 1,566 in Samut Prakan.

Outside the kingdom, 4,995 registered for advance voting on Saturday — 4,989 via the internet and six at embassies or consulates.

The highest number of registrants was 709 in London, UK, followed by 531 in Canberra and Sydney, Australia.

In China, 285…

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