PM urges Thais to go to vote

BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha cast his vote, urging Thais to participate to decide on the future of the country. After casting his ballot at a polling station in Phaya Thai district, Gen Prayuth said he will not resign if Thai citizens rejects the draft charter while affirming that the general election will be held next year regardless of the outcome. Around 200,000 police were deployed for the vote. So far, there have been no signs of any irregularities or trouble, only minor incidents after voters misunderstandingly tore the ballot papers. Meanwhile, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra cast her vote at a school in Bueng Kum district. She also encouraged Thai people to go out to vote, saying today is very important day for Thailand. Because this is the way of democracy, so make sure that the people understand of the content of the draft constitution. (TNA )