Chuwit exercised his voting right at the Din Daeng polling station, raising his fist with tears in his eyes, urging people to pause for 5 seconds to reflect on the nation and democracy. He emphasized caution when marking the three ballots and warned against agitation, hoping for 80% voter turnout.
At 09:59 on 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Chuwit Kamolvisit the former politician arrived at polling station number 39, constituency 6, Bangkok. He was the 101st voter to cast his ballot and vote on whether to approve a new constitution. Today, Chuwit wore a black shirt, cream-colored trousers, and dark sunglasses.
While walking to the polling station, he raised his right fist. People greeted him, encouraging him to fight on, but he replied, “Fight what? I am no longer a politician. I invite everyone to vote, to focus and remember the nation and democracy for 5 seconds, and to do their duty by casting their single ballot.”
When asked about his expectations for this election, Chuwit said, “Of course. I can’t say more than that, just that of course.”
Asked if he felt excited, Chuwit said no. Regarding the election results, he said he would wait to see tonight’s outcome. While waiting in line to vote, some voters wearing orange shirts took photos with him and bumped fists.
After voting for over 30 minutes, Chuwit told reporters that the weather was clear and bright, and people were coming out to vote. This election is unusual because voters must mark 3 ballots. He asked voters to understand: the first is the pink ballot for the constituency MP; the second is for the party list; the third concerns the constitution. This is the first time we have three ballots to mark.
Chuwit also thanked the volunteers working in the tents. He noted the hot weather and urged people to encourage them. With 10 million voters, mistakes can happen, so don’t criticize too harshly. At one point, Chuwit became emotional and said that some people swore publicly they would vote for the nation and democracy during these 5 seconds, standing in line for over half an hour. Some even cried because volunteers swore their lives to the cause. He was moved to tears out of sympathy and admiration for those willing to volunteer for the country.
“It’s unusual to see volunteers crying like this because parliamentary rights are abundant and salaries high. Tonight, when results come out, I remind people to be careful not to mark ballots incorrectly, as mistakes waste votes. Many people cried during this election.”
When asked about the meaning of his “raised right fist,” Chuwit said he is a new citizen. His raised fist symbolizes soldiers who sacrificed limbs fighting for the nation — we cannot forget them. Those soldiers never cried. By raising his fist in this election, he signals the need to fight. He added that volunteers shouldn’t cry; this is volunteer work, just like the officials at the tents. Being an MP is volunteer work too. Citizens voting do so willingly. He invited everyone to vote and expects about 80% turnout today.
Regarding reports of vote-buying, Chuwit said vote-buying campaigns have happened many times and are not good. Using lies and stirring up trouble is also harmful. Volunteers crying over this is unnecessary; if you’re a volunteer, don’t come if you can’t handle it — better to stay home. He urged people to vote for parties they like with the nation’s interest in mind, without coercion. He said he only follows politics and understands it deeply. Whether people believe him or not is their choice. He thanked those who criticized him and hopes there won’t be elections again next year, as frequent elections are tiring.
Asked if this election will be a turning point for Thailand, Chuwit said no. Not only Thailand but other countries are similar. Changes often make things worse. Change will come but it takes time. He urged not to change now, not to reach a dead end or lose hope, and not to sacrifice and cry for the nation again. These cycles of “seizing, fighting, monopolizing, cutting off, depriving rights, betraying, shamelessness, stealing, favoritism, excuses, loss of faith” are a repeating pattern.
When asked, as a political analyst, what the public should watch after polls close, Chuwit said he rarely misjudges because he knows the political currents well. He understands Bangkok’s people and the country’s political mechanisms, which are broad and complex. Change cannot happen in just six months to two years. He refrained from commenting on those without experience and invited everyone to vote for their preferred party.
Reporters noted that polling stations 37 to 39 in Din Daeng subdistrict, Din Daeng district, have 2,803 registered voters eligible to vote in the election and a total of 2,804 eligible to vote in the referendum on whether to approve a new constitution.