Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has mandated that experts provide their opinions on the use of "barcodes and QR codes" on ballot papers within a set period of 15 days. This directive comes as the court dismissed a petition from Kongdecha, who sought to join the movement, citing that he was not a petitioner in the ongoing case.

According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court is reviewing a petition from the Ombudsman. The petition calls for the court's deliberation under Article 213 of the Constitution, following the receipt of 21 complaints. These complaints urge the court to consider whether the Election Commission and its committee, responsible for overseeing the general election for members of the House of Representatives scheduled for February 8, 2026, have violated the Constitution. The concerns center around the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers, which the petitioner claims could compromise the secrecy of the voting process and potentially contravene constitutional requirements.

In a related development, Mr. Kongdecha Chairat submitted a petition dated April 6, 2026, seeking to introduce new facts to the case. He referenced a lawsuit he filed against the respondent in the Supreme Administrative Court, case number F. 46/2569, and challenged the Constitutional Court's decision to accept the petition for deliberation. Furthermore, Kongdecha provided a list of evidence and methodologies for obtaining said evidence, alongside an additional petition dated April 7, 2026, aimed at amending the original petition from March 13, 2026. The Constitutional Court, however, determined that Mr. Kongdecha was not a party to the case and thus, could not submit the petition.

Despite rejecting the petition, the court has decided to proceed with obtaining expert opinions to aid in its final consideration and ruling. These expert opinions are expected to be submitted within 15 days and will play a crucial role in the court's decision-making process.