A network of activists continues to press for explanations about suspicious election ballot boxes, demanding that the boxes be opened to uncover the truth. They warn that if clarity is not provided, they will organize flash mobs. Meanwhile, the Chanthaburi Election Commission insists it is following procedures and is preparing to announce results for three constituencies.
On 13 Feb 2026 GMT+7, reporters at the Chanthaburi Provincial Election Commission office observed that police officers, both in uniform and plainclothes, along with administrative officials, were maintaining order. This followed a gathering of over 10 activists who assembled to demand updates after today's deadline concerning six suspicious election issues. Mr. Amnat Phusadee, Director of the Chanthaburi Election Commission, met with the group waiting outside the office and allowed them to meet officials in turn to hear explanations regarding their previously submitted letter.
Mr. Uakarn Aramrak, a representative of the activist group, said after questioning the Election Commission officials that they had submitted 15 pieces of evidence the previous day. The provincial Commission had to work through the night due to the volume of details. The public raised several concerns, such as alterations to the white ledger books—supported by footage showing the district director sending the books back to the Provincial Election Commission for number corrections after election day, which is illegal. Many books appeared to have handwriting by the same person. There were also transparency issues with ballot boxes: in some districts, none of the boxes had signatures on the sealing straps, and cable ties were found cut off at the Commission, which officials claimed fell off during transport, but activists see this as suspicious. Additionally, voter turnout figures from three sources—the ECT Report, the Department of Provincial Administration, and Form S.S. 2/6(1)—did not match, especially in constituency 1, where discrepancies reached tens of thousands.
When the activists asked about the doubts and evidence needing clarification, the Election Commission often responded that all evidence, such as unused ballots and voter registration forms, was stored inside the ballot boxes, and the provincial Commission lacked authority to open them. The ballot boxes have thus become mysterious containers; every question raised supposedly has an answer inside the boxes, but the Commission claims it cannot open them due to lack of authority. Without opening, the truth cannot be known.
Mr. Uakarn added that the activists firmly maintain their original goal: the ballot boxes must be opened for a new vote count, or at least opened to count the ballots and verify if the numbers match those on Form S.S. 5/18. If clarity is not achieved, they plan to escalate their actions with flash mobs to demand transparency until the boxes are opened for verification.
Meanwhile, Mr. Amnat Phusadee, Director of the Chanthaburi Election Commission, explained that the office has expedited summarizing over 30 issues to send to the central Election Commission for consideration since early morning. He clarified that the issue with the sealing straps was due to their removal during the "ballot box consolidation" process at the district level to facilitate transport in the early morning, not unauthorized opening. Closed-circuit cameras and strap serial numbers provide verification.
Regarding the election results, the overall summary for all three constituencies has been completed. The documents with missing signatures are not confidential but routine reports. The official certification of results awaits the central Election Commission's announcement. The turnout numbers have been verified as consistent across categories, confirming no fraud as suspected.
The Chanthaburi Election Commission Director emphasized that citizens can submit additional evidence of electoral fraud until 8 Mar 2026 GMT+7. The Commission is prepared to investigate all issues thoroughly to ensure this election is as transparent and fair as possible.