Yotsanan performed a Buddhist prayer and paid respects to his mother before voting with his wife. He revealed plans to join the Pheu Thai Party this evening to await election results. Meanwhile, Yaowapha was the first to cast a ballot at her polling station and said she felt relieved after confirming her name on the list of voters.
On 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, at polling station 54 in Thung Song Hong subdistrict, Lak Si district, Bangkok, Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat, Pheu Thai Party (PT) prime ministerial candidate, ranked 316, and his mother, Ms. Yaowapha Wongsawat, ranked 317, cast their votes there. Nearby polling station 53 saw many soldiers from the 11th Military Circle arriving to vote since early morning.
At 07:55, Ms. Yaowapha arrived to confirm her name and number on the voter list, smiling as she said, "I’m checking my name and number first; having my name there makes me feel at ease." At 08:00, she became the first voter at the station, hoping to bring good luck. Officials requested that she and another voter sign as witnesses to the ballot box inspection before opening. After casting her vote, she returned home without giving any interviews.
At 09:00, Mr. Yotsanan and his wife, Ms. Nantakan Sinsaveekul, left their home in Beverly Hills village by golf cart, getting off near the village entrance before walking to the polling station. Mr. Yotsanan smiled and waved to waiting journalists. Ms. Nantakan, ranked 243, briefly said, "Mr. Yotsanan woke up to perform a Buddhist prayer and paid respects to his mother (Ms. Yaowapha) before coming out to vote."
After voting, Mr. Yotsanan said he had voted on all three ballots today. He urged fellow citizens to come out and exercise their right to vote in large numbers.
When asked about his feelings, Mr. Yotsanan said this election also includes a referendum. After voting on the two ballots, he encouraged everyone to take the third ballot and cast their referendum vote to create change in the country. He expressed excitement, calling today a lively day for democracy.
Regarding the voting process, Mr. Yotsanan said it was convenient and not confusing. After receiving two ballots and casting them, voters then receive a third ballot for the referendum.
Asked about the timing of his vote at 09:09, Mr. Yotsanan said he spent the morning resting with family, so he came out a bit later. He said today he expects all Thai citizens to vote, seeing no special reason for delay. Afterwards, he planned to eat with family before heading to the Pheu Thai Party headquarters around 16:00-17:00 to follow the election results.