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EC probe deadline extended
Post reporters, Published on 22/02/2026
» The Office of the Ombudsman has approved a request by the Election Commission (EC) to extend the deadline for submitting clarifications and supporting documents regarding the controversial use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers.
Changes to SSO board vote spark criticism
News, Post reporters, Published on 22/02/2026
» Proposed changes to election regulations for the Social Security Board (SSB) have ignited sharp criticism, with academics and stakeholders warning the reforms could undermine transparency and return the system to an era dominated by lobbying.
Post-poll power plays face danger
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2026
» More than two weeks after the Feb 8 general election, the political landscape remains clouded by legal uncertainty and high-stakes coalition bargaining.
'Barcodes may make poll void'
News, Chairith Yonpiam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has warned that the inclusion of barcodes on ballot papers could undermine the secrecy of the vote and potentially render the Feb 8 election invalid.
Election Commission posts ‘official’ results
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission of Thailand on Wednesday released the “official” results from the Feb 8 general election and constitutional referendum, while acknowledging that recounts and new votes were required at some polling units.
Vote recounts ordered at eight locations, fresh election at one
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Election Commission has ordered vote recounts at eight locations including one in Bangkok, and a fresh election at one polling station in Phayao.
Petition urges court to invalidate polls
Post reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Politicians, civil society groups, and student representatives from nine universities have filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court seeking to invalidate the Feb 8 election.
Students ask court to annul general election
Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2026
» A group of university students on Monday asked the Central Administrative Court to annul the Feb 8 general election, claiming that the barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers could illegally expose voters' choices.
EC reaffirms vote secrecy amid barcode worries
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Election Commission on Sunday reaffirmed that the Feb 8 general election was run in strict compliance with the principle of “direct and secret voting”.
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.