BANGKOK, Thailand – The Election Commission of Thailand is expediting its review of election-related complaints, such as ballot damage, vote-counting objections, and alleged vote-buying, to prepare for the official announcement of House of Representatives election and referendum results within the required 60-day period.
Deputy Secretary-General Phasakorn Siriphakayaporn reported on election irregularities, including an incident in Nan province where a polling official allegedly tore 69 ballots. Authorities are awaiting detailed reports from local election directors to determine whether this was a procedural error or a legal violation.
Other provinces with reported issues are also under review, including Pathum Thani, where protesters have called for a recount. He stated that results from out-of-district and overseas voting units remain consistent with the initial count, with no changes to elected candidates. The public is advised to wait for certified results.
He reiterated that the ECT will announce official results once it confirms the election was fair and at least 95 percent of constituencies meet legal requirements, and no later than 60 days after election day.
Deputy Secretary-General Pol. Lt. Col. Nattawat Sangiamsak reported that technical issues with the vote-reporting system have been resolved, and the unofficial count now stands at 94 percent. Provincial election offices are compiling final tallies for all 400 constituencies.
Deputy Secretary-General Chanin Noilek stated that the ECT has received 113 complaints to date, with allegations of vote-buying accounting for the majority. Of these, 107 cases have been formally accepted for investigation. (NNT)
