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Election Commission hits back in ballot secrecy row
Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) insists it has acted lawfully to ensure elections remain free, fair and secret, amid intense scrutiny over its controversial ballot design.
Volatility easing as traders adjust to war
Business, Published on 21/03/2026
» Trade on Thai and global stock markets has been volatile this month amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. This week, attacks on energy infrastructure by both the Israeli-US and Iranian sides are having a direct impact on energy prices and availability.
Constitutional Court accepts petition over barcodes, QR codes on ballots
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition to rule on whether the use of barcodes and Quick Response (QR) codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitution.
Experts question EC complaint
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/03/2026
» A former member of the Election Commission (EC) and several technology experts yesterday sought clarification from police over the criminal investigation connected to the ballot paper barcode saga related to the Feb 8 general election.
Voters split, bare majority want coalition's formation paused, poll finds
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» A slight majority of Thais believe the formation of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government should await a court decision on the legality of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election. according to a Nida Poll.
Poll body denies intimidation claims
Published on 28/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has denied claims it is suing members of the public or intimidating the media, clarifying that the six people facing criminal complaints were suspected of acting in an organised effort to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
EC under fire over lawsuits
Published on 28/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is facing mounting criticism after filing criminal complaints against six individuals who publicly questioned aspects of the most recent general election, including alleged irregularities involving QR codes and barcodes printed on ballot papers.
Ballot case gains steam
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct has scheduled March 17 to decide whether to formally accept a case against Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klanwarin and seven other senior officials over the poll ballot controversy.
Barcode vote row
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2026
» Re: "Barcodes may make poll void", (BP, Feb 20). With due respect to those prominent legal scholars, especially Prof Wissanu Krea-ngam, the presence of barcodes and QR codes printed on each ballot paper could render the entire general election process void.
Pressure rises over barcodes
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» A legal expert from the People's Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.