The first day of candidate registration for Phuket MPs was lively, with supporters crowding the provincial hall. Attention focuses on the intense competition across the three electoral constituencies.
At 08:30 on 27 Dec 2025 GMT+7, at Phuket Provincial Hall, the first day for registering candidates for Phuket's MPs by constituency was bustling. Since morning, prospective candidates from various political parties, along with their teams and supporters, gathered to await registration and secure their candidate number draw. When the time came, officials from the Phuket Provincial Election Commission began the official registration process.
This year, Phuket has a total of three constituencies, each electing one MP, making three MPs in total. The atmosphere inside and around the registration venue was colorful, with supporters bringing flowers, lighted signs, and continuously cheering for their preferred candidate numbers, reflecting the vibrant election environment in the area.
The unofficial list of candidates registered for Phuket MP elections as of the morning of 27 Dec 2025 GMT+7 is as follows:
Constituency 1
Constituency 2
Constituency 3
Ms. Oraphin Acheevasuk, Director of the Phuket Provincial Election Commission Office, described the first day of MP candidate registration in Phuket as orderly and lively, with many political parties fielding candidates for all three constituencies, as previously announced.
The Phuket Provincial Election Commission Director noted that candidates from various parties arrived at the Mahisornphakdi Hall in the Phuket Government Center early, ahead of the official opening at 08:30, to prepare and verify their registration documents. Subsequently, a draw was held to assign candidate numbers across all three constituencies, with Election Commission officials facilitating and closely overseeing every step.
Around the registration venue, supporters from major, minor, and new political parties came in large numbers to encourage their candidates. Nevertheless, the morning's registration proceeded peacefully with no incidents or disturbances. The Commission emphasized election campaigning guidelines, reminding candidates to strictly follow laws and regulations, especially prohibiting the use of loudspeakers and entertainment events. They also confirmed Phuket's full preparedness for all election procedures.
Candidate registration for Phuket's constituency-based MP elections is open from 27 to 31 Dec 2025 GMT+7, from 08:30 to 16:30 daily. On the first morning, all three constituencies had six candidates each, with expectations of more applicants in the following days.
For those unable to vote on election day, advance voting registration is open from now until 5 Jan 2026 GMT+7 via the Smart Vote app or the Election Commission website. Advance voting will be held on Sunday, 1 Feb 2026 at designated locations. Meanwhile, candidate registration continues until 31 Dec 2025, between 08:30 and 16:30 at the Phuket Provincial Hall.
The general election is scheduled for Sunday, 8 Feb 2026, a significant event as it involves three types of ballots cast on the same day: