Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand is actively moving forward with the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming parliamentary elections and referendum votes. The commission has printed three types of ballots: constituency-based member of parliament (MP) ballots, party-list MP ballots, and referendum ballots. Each type of ballot has been produced in a quantity of 53,400,000, with an additional reserve amounting to approximately 5% of the total number of eligible voters.

According to Thai News Agency, the distribution of these ballots is planned for three distinct voting rounds. The first round pertains to overseas voting, where ballots will be allocated in sufficient numbers to cater to those registered to vote outside the Kingdom. These ballots will be distributed to 95 Royal Thai Embassy and Consulate General locations, aligning with the number of registered voters for both parliamentary and referendum elections at each site.

The second round involves advance voting for MPs, which requires the allocation of ballots in quantities adequate to serve registered voters requesting to vote in advance. This applies both outside and within the constituency, with advance voting scheduled for February 1, 2026. This allocation is based on the total number of registered advance voters at 424 central polling stations outside the constituency and additional central polling stations within the constituency.

For the third round, concerning the allocation of voting seats for the general election and referendum day, the number of ballots must be adequate to accommodate all eligible voters, excluding those registered outside the district and outside the Kingdom. Approximately 100,000 polling stations nationwide will facilitate this voting process.

The allocation of ballot papers for both parliamentary elections and referendums will be conducted using full booklets, exceeding the number of eligible voters. Each booklet comprises 20 copies to be utilized across the three voting rounds mentioned.

In the process of printing ballot papers, the Election Commission has prioritized the best interests and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that the parliamentary elections and referendums are conducted with integrity, fairness, and in compliance with legal standards.