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“I think, the solution should be putting it [election results] up on the screen. Like when they
are counting the votes, it should be shown on the big screen like this. And normally when
they’re done counting, only the officers will be responsible for the transportation of the

ballots. It would be good if the people or the civil society can be a part of this to inspect
the whole process. I think this should make it more transparent and fair.”
- Male, 40+, Central Region

3.4 Priorities for Strengthening Democracy

3.4.1 Priorities Tested

Participants reviewed a series of pre-written possible broad actions that could be
considered for improving democracy in Thailand and rated them based on how important they felt
each was to improving the country.

LIST OF POSSIBLE ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING DEMOCRACY IN THAILAND

Title Text

Decentralization Increase the responsibilities of elected officials at the local level

Educate on party Increase knowledge of voters about political party platforms
platforms

Fair elections Increase confidence that elections are free and fair

Fight corruption Increase efforts to fight corruption

Improve citizen Increase ability of citizens to make well-informed decisions

decision-making

Independent and Increase the independence and quality of the Judiciary Branch
quality judiciary

More experts Increase the role of experts and bureaucrats, or other appointed
officials, in making important decisions in our government

More issue-based Election campaigns should focus more on debating important
campaigning issues rather than personalities of politicians

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