The Election Commission stresses that polling station officials revealing details about who has voted is an offense, affirming the election principle of “direct and secret voting.” The law prohibits disclosing voter information.
15 Feb 2026 GMT+7 Election Commission Office The Election Commission Office publicizes legal protections ensuring voter confidentiality to build confidence that voting is conducted directly and secretly, in accordance with the 2017 Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Section 146 of the Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives, B.E. 2561 (2018), as amended, states that during the voting period from the opening to the closing of the polls, if a polling station official discloses to anyone whether a voter has or has not voted, to benefit or harm any candidate or political party, they shall be punished by imprisonment of up to one year, or a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both.
Information about voter participation is legally protected and strictly prohibited from disclosure. This safeguards voters' freedom of choice and prevents pressure or interference in the election process.
The Election Commission Office affirms that elections are conducted under the principle of “direct and secret voting.” Every step is clearly supported by legal measures to ensure voters can confidently exercise their rights, knowing their information and decisions are legally protected.