Special report: Crisis in Thailand

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    BANGKOK, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Election Commission (EC) of Thailand agreed on Friday to suspend the third round of elections in 14 constituencies scheduled for Saturday following the Administrative Court's order, but will appeal the order with the Constitution Court.

    The EC is seeking the Constitution Court to rule if the Administrative Court has the right to interfere with the EC's authority in managing the election, EC Commissioner Prinya Nakchudtree was quoted by local media as saying, speaking after having an urgent meeting with other EC members late Friday.

    The Administrative Court ordered the EC on Friday to suspend the election following complaints by Dr. Pramual Wirutamasen and others who accused the EC of organizing an unfair April 2 election by configuring polling stations that allowed outsiders to see voters while exercising their rights, thus violating Article 104 of the Constitution.

    The Constitution Court in 2003 ruled that the EC has absolute authority in managing an election. Thus, Prinya said the EC will endorse all remaining winners of the April 2 election by Sunday. Enditem