Breakdown of ballot sheet controversy after 2026 Thai election
A social media post claimed that there were barcodes on ballot papers in the 2023 election, instead of just QR codes that could not identify and be traced back to the voters.
20 ก.พ. 69 | Politics
Looking into EC regulations: are “ballots” and “stubs” stored separately?
It remains a heated issue as the public continues to demand answers. Although the Election Commission (EC) has clarified the mysterious "barcodes" on ballots, their explanation, stating they are "stored separately to maintain secrecy," is now being challenged by its own regulations.
18 ก.พ. 69 | Politics
Video of protest against EC identified as old footage from symbolic “Senate’s cremation”
Thai PBS Verify identified a video clip showing the protest atmosphere at the Democracy Monument, which featured captions questioning the necessity of the Election Commission (EC). This video misled many into believing it as a present-day occurrence. In reality, it was a recording of a political rally held on July 19, 2023, during a symbolic "cremation" protest directed at the then-Senators.
16 ก.พ. 69 | Politics
Election day: test for Thailand’s democratic system readiness
The election held on February 8, 2026 reflected ongoing issues of disorganized management and lack of readiness in several stages — from the preparation of ballots by polling station officials to the vote-counting process, a crucial period closely watched by the public to see who would become the country’s next leader.
9 ก.พ. 69
Fact Check: Could the announcement of an election date be postponed after parliament’s dissolution if border tensions remain?
After the dissolution of parliament by “Prime Minister Anutin,” under the tense situation along the Thai–Cambodian border, statements from the Secretary‑General of the Election Commission suggested that the announcement of an election date might be postponed. Thai PBS Verify examined the legal framework and found that the Election Commission does indeed have authority to adjust the election schedule, but only within constitutional limits.
14 ธ.ค. 68 | verify
