Sydney Consul General led the Election Commission team to inspect the first day of the mobile voting unit. No irregularities were found. The atmosphere was lively with many voters coming to cast their ballots.
On 23 Jan 2026, the Consulate General in Sydney opened a mobile voting unit at the Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney, located in the heart of Thai Town, for the first day. The atmosphere was vibrant from the morning, with voters arriving steadily in large numbers, reflecting the strong engagement of the Thai community in Australia regarding the parliamentary and referendum overseas voting.
The opening of this mobile voting unit was led by Mr. Narachai Ninnart, Consul General in Sydney, who accompanied Mr. Anan Suwannarat, Election Commissioner, and the team, including Mr. Bancha Yunyongjongjaroen, Deputy Director-General of the Consular Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They visited the site to closely monitor operations and held meetings to listen to feedback and discuss ways to improve the overseas election process for greater efficiency, transparency, and alignment with current circumstances.
Officials reported that the opening of the polling station on the first day proceeded smoothly at every stage, with no incidents or irregularities occurring, and the unit continuously accommodated voters throughout the day.
Additionally, on 24 Jan 2026 from 14:00 to 16:00, Mr. Anan Suwannarat, Election Commissioner, and the team are scheduled to hold discussions and exchange views about voting and the referendum with the Thai community, answering questions and providing information at the Grand Australian Centre Function Room, 38 College St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010. Dr. Marko Maliwong, a senior executive at the Australian Centre, will officially welcome the event.
On this occasion, Mr. Narachai Ninnart, Consul General in Sydney, reminded registered voters and referendum participants that there is still time to cast their votes until 26 Jan. He encouraged all eligible voters to exercise their rights collectively to demonstrate the strength of the Thai community abroad and participate in shaping the country's future.
The mobile voting unit at Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney will be open for voters for four days, from 23 to 26 Jan 2026, between 09:00 and 17:00 daily.
Reported by Natthaphan Trimek, Thairath correspondent in Australia.