How Many Ballots Are There in the 2026 Election? What Colors to Mark? Sample Ballot Images Included

The 2026 Election Ballot Papers in Thailand have become an essential topic for all eligible voters to understand before entering the polling booth, ensuring they mark their ballots correctly. This election not only involves choosing Members of Parliament (MPs) but also includes a referendum on constitutional amendments. Preparing in advance to understand the

2026 Election will help reduce confusion and ensure smooth voting. Many people may still wonder how many ballots they will receive, what colors they are, and which ballots they must mark. Thairath Online has summarized clear and comprehensive information about the 2026 election ballots for easy reading. How many ballots are there in the 2026 election, what colors are they, and here are correct sample ballots.

What colors are the ballots?

Before entering the voting booth, understanding the color of each ballot is crucial. The 2026 ballots are distinctly colored to clearly separate voting categories. Knowing about the green, pink, and yellow ballots will help voters mark correctly, avoid confusion, and not lose their voting rights. 1. Green Ballot: Constituency MPs

Used for electing Members of Parliament

• (MPs) by constituency. Voters mark (X) only 1 number to
• "choose" the candidate who will represent their electoral constituency. There are a total of 400 constituency MPs nationwide. 2. Pink Ballot: Party-List MPs
• Used for electing Members of Parliament

(MPs) by party-list.

• Voters mark (X) only 1 number to "choose" the political party they want to receive seats proportionally.
• There are a total of 100 party-list MPs nationwide. 3. Yellow Ballot: Referendum Used for voting in the constitutional referendum. Voters mark (X) to indicate whether they
• "approve"

or

• "disapprove"
• the new draft constitution. This yellow ballot is only given on Sunday, 8 February 2026 (no advance referendum voting). Summary of the 2026 election dates and how many ballots to mark. Thai citizens aged 18 and over, registered in the electoral district for at least 90 days (counted up to election day), are eligible to vote for MPs and participate in the referendum. Each voter will receive 3 ballots in 2026, detailed as follows. Advance/non-district voting: Sunday, 1 February 2026, 08:00-17:00.
• Only for those who have registered for advance or out-of-district voting (voting in the registered district). Voters will receive 2 ballots:

Green ballot (constituency MPs)

Pink ballot (party-list MPs)

Note:

Advance voters will not receive the referendum ballot.

• Referendum voting is scheduled only on 8 February 2026 (advance voters must vote in the referendum on 8 Feb).
• General election day: Sunday, 8 February 2026, 08:00-17:00.

All eligible voters will receive 3 ballots:Green ballot(constituency MPs)

Pink ballot

(party-list MPs)

• Yellow ballot (referendum)
• Preparing well before the 2026 election
• by understanding all three ballots, their colors, purposes, and how to mark correctly will ensure no vote is wasted. Each vote holds the power to shape the country's political direction and future together. Information sources:

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