Kamphaeng phet: The director of the Election Commission of Kamphaeng Phet has issued a challenge to prove the authenticity of the ballot papers, stating that anyone who can hack into them and reveal voter identities will lead to his resignation. Mr. Kongyot Boonrak, Director of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) in Kamphaeng Phet province, expressed this challenge in a Facebook post, emphasizing the security of the election process.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kongyot made it clear that the electoral system is designed to protect voter confidentiality. He stated, "I challenge anyone to hack into the confidential system of the Kamphaeng Phet election ballots and reveal who the ballots belong to and who they voted for. I will resign." This statement underscores his confidence in the security measures in place.

The post also highlighted the ongoing debate about the nature of 'direct' and 'secret' voting. While many experts argue that these terms imply complete confidentiality, Section 92 of the 2018 Constitution on the Election of Members of Parliament, as amended, allows election officials to assist voters with disabilities or elderly voters in casting their votes. This assistance is still considered direct and secret voting.

The discussion extends to the procedures followed by Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) officials who assist in voting. Experts suggest that these officials must ensure confidentiality by legal means, which may involve marking the ballot with an X while ensuring the voter's choice remains undisclosed. The legal framework is in place to protect the integrity of the voting process beyond just physical measures.