2026 Election Day It is an important day in Thai politics when citizens exercise their right to vote for MPs and participate in the referendum. There are details voters should know, such asWhat time does voting start?How many ballots are there? What identification is required? What are the voting booth procedures?
Thairath Online Summary of election and referendum procedures along with key information citizens should know for the 2026 election provided here accurately, completely, and clearly to ensure no detail is missed.
Voting is a civic duty of Thai citizens. Thai nationals aged 18 and above have the right to vote, with details as follows.
What to prepare for the 2026 election? Voters must bring identity documents to present to officials on 8 February 2026. They may use one of the following:
In the 2026 election, voters will receive three ballots to elect members of the House of Representatives and to vote in the referendum. Each ballot has a different color and purpose. What are the three ballots? Summary as follows:
Used to vote foran MP.Mark an X to vote for one MP candidate in your constituency only (you must remember the candidate's number).
Used to vote fora party list MP.Mark an X to support one political party only (remember the party number).
Used to vote on the question “ Do you approve of having a new constitution?” Mark an X in only one box: Approve, Disapprove, or No Opinion.
Before entering the voting booth, check if your name is listed at your polling station. You can check the posted list at the polling station or online.
Have your ID card or official photo ID with your personal number ready to verify your identity with officials.
Show your ID (or other identification) to officials, then sign or fingerprint the voter list.
Voters on 8 February 2026 will receive two ballots:
Officials will ask you to sign or fingerprint the ballot stub on both ballots before returning your ID.
Mark an X clearly on both ballots. 6. Deposit the ballots yourself
7. Present yourself to vote in the referendum
8. Receive the referendum ballot (yellow)
9. Enter the booth to vote in the referendum
“Approve” or “Disapprove.”10. Deposit the referendum ballot yourselfFold the ballot and personally deposit it into the referendum ballot box. This completes your voting process, and you may leave the polling place.The election and referendum
2026 election.
Source: Office of the Election Commission Articles and news on the "2026 election"
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