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IRREGULARITIES Irked voters turn to Democrats Party receives over 500 complaints, particularly on voting booths No-vote may strip victory Winning candidates who receive less than the number of "no votes" cast in their constituencies should not become MPs, said respondents to the latest Abac poll in Bangkok and surrounding areas. 20% magic number for TRT As the inevitable dramas unfolded throughout the day yesterday, the question on the lips of most reporters to the key figures of the Thai Rak Thai Party was: What will you do if the turnout doesn't reach 20 per cent in constituencies where the party is unopposed? Complaints against officials Unlike previous elections, most of the complaints from yesterday's poll were about violations by officials instead of rival candidates filing charges against each other. 'Monarchy not a tool' Privy Councillor General Surayud Chulanont yesterday called for a halt to any attempts to sway the monarchy for political gain. Sondhi threatens to sue accusers Anti-Thaksin campaigner Sondhi Limthongkul yesterday threatened to sue anyone accusing him of lese majeste. SNIPPETS Crash victim leaves hospital to vote As eligible voters nationwide cast their ballots yesterday, some went beyond the call of duty to exercise their right. The game we play to preserve democracy At 38, I have to admit that this is the weirdest election I have seen since I came of age and won the right to vote. Police grab grannies over polling booth confusion in which papers are damaged Two elderly women and a man were arrested after mistakenly destroying their ballot papers at polling booths yesterday. Foul-up infuriates Bangkok constituents Voter turnout in the Saint Louis area of Bangkok's Sathon district is likely to be lower than expected due to poor communication by election officials to local residents. Colour similarity leaves voters confused Complaints have come in from at least three provinces over the colour of the ballot papers used in yesterday's general election. Professor protests by voting with his blood A university lecturer yesterday used his own blood to mark his ballot in an act of civil disobedience against the Election Commission (EC). POLL DEFIANCE Academic rips up ballot paper Chaiyan arrested and may be charged for 'defending his right' to prevent illegality	Top Stories 'Monarchy not a tool' Court rejects EC's rubber stamps 'Kom Chad Luek' has done enough, scholars say Worst not over yet, poll suggests Democrats threaten to sue EC

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