Chonburi: The director of the Election Commission, District 1, Chonburi, has lodged a police complaint against two individuals accused of trespassing and obstructing officials' duties. The incident is related to the alleged removal of raw vote count sheets from polling station 15, an action that took place on government premises.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Prayoon Wattanasiribanjong, the Election Director for Constituency 1 of Chonburi Province, officially reported the incident to the Chonburi City Police Station. The charges include trespassing and obstruction, which reportedly occurred during the ballot box handover and consolidation process on February 9, 2026, around 7:00 PM. The individuals in question allegedly removed the vote count sheets from Saensuk Municipality, hindering officials from completing their duties, including the transfer of ballot boxes and related materials to the Chonburi Provincial Election Commission Office.
The complaint filed by Mr. Prayoon highlights offenses such as trespassing, obstructing official work, and unlawfully taking away documents, potentially causing harm to public and private interests.
In a related development, Ms. Amarat Chokpmitkul, a former MP from the Move Forward Party, alongside others, submitted evidence of election irregularities to the Election Commission in Suphan Buri Province. Ms. Amarat reported issues such as the refusal of election officials to display ballot papers during the vote count and instances of alleged vote buying. The Suphan Buri Election Commission is currently investigating these claims, with findings expected to be submitted to the central commission by February 15, 2026.
Elsewhere, in Songkhla, the Democrat Party has raised concerns over discrepancies in vote count figures. Mr. Arm Suwannaraksa, a candidate from the party, has requested a recount, citing a significant discrepancy between proportional and constituency ballots. The Election Commission in Songkhla has stated that the original documents were accurate, attributing errors to the display process.
In Chanthaburi, citizen groups have taken measures into their own hands by installing CCTV cameras to monitor ballot boxes. This action follows complaints about discrepancies in the election results reporting system. The installation aims to enhance transparency and restore public confidence in the electoral process.