Ballot boxes were reopened for re-election in Bangkok District 15 Unit 9, Udon Thani District 6 Unit 4, and Nan District 1 Unit 3, along with a recount in one unit in Bangkok. The Director of the Bangkok Election Commission reported the overall process was orderly and requested cooperation in refraining from photographing ballots.
On 22 February 2026 at 08:00 a.m., the reopening of ballot boxes for re-election began, following the resolution of the Election Commission (EC) which set this date for three polling units in three provinces. Voting was available from 08:00 to 17:00 at the following locations:
Voters cast ballots for both constituency-based MPs and party list MPs, as well as a new referendum vote. The polling unit and referendum station number 9 in Electoral District 15 of Bangkok is located at the Amornpan Satellite Condo Town (R4) building, Khan Na Yao Subdistrict, Khan Na Yao District, where voters have been arriving steadily.
Voters cast ballots for party list MPs. Located in Udon Thani Province, Electoral District 6, Chai Wan District, Unit 4, Phon Sung Subdistrict, at the multipurpose hall in Village 4, Phon Sung Subdistrict, Chai Wan District.
Voters cast ballots for constituency-based MPs. Located in Nan Province, Electoral District 1, Mueang Nan District, Unit 3, Chai Sathan Subdistrict, at the Ban Srikead Assembly Hall, Chai Sathan Subdistrict, Mueang Nan District.
At the same time, the counting of ballots for both constituency-based and party list MPs, as well as referendum votes, was conducted anew. This took place at polling and referendum station number 10, Khan Na Yao Subdistrict, Khan Na Yao District, Electoral District 15 of Bangkok, at the Amornpan Satellite Condo Town (R4) building, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Later, at 08:07 a.m., Lieutenant Commander Dr. Samphan Saengkamlerd, Director of the Bangkok Election Commission Office, said in an interview: "Overall, the process is proceeding smoothly in Bangkok's Electoral District 15, where re-voting and recounting are taking place. We expect about 70% turnout from 715 registered voters, approximately 500 people." Regarding this election setup, the polling unit was moved indoors because during the previous election, a rainstorm destroyed tents and damaged ballots, necessitating the re-election.
All procedures follow the existing regulations fully. Counting and result announcements will be done at the polling station before reporting to the Electoral Commission of District 15 and the Bangkok Election Commission. Concerning the ballots, the Director said he has not seen whether the ballots are the same as before, as he did not enter the polling unit. However, these are newly printed ballots sent from the central Election Commission. The old ballots are awaiting destruction.
Meanwhile, the counting teams have been thoroughly trained with realistic drills. Lessons learned from media reports have been used to improve the process. Counting will follow normal steps. Equipment and facilities are ready. No overlapping of score sheets will occur, allowing voters to clearly see and verify the count. Previously, overlapping sheets were used because some polling places lacked space and candidates were many, with each unit receiving three boards. We are confident the counting will be completed successfully."
Regarding the barcode on ballots, the Election Commission Office strives to keep the process direct and confidential. So far, confidentiality has been maintained as no reasons for breaches have been identified. The Director emphasized the request not to photograph ballots. To reassure all parties, photographing ballots is discouraged. Voters should not photograph ballots because there is no reason to keep such images. Everything is conducted according to laws and regulations, and photographing marked ballots is definitely illegal. The Director encouraged all eligible voters to participate in the election.
At 08:30 a.m., Senator Noraset Prachayakorn, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, Human Rights, Liberties, and Consumer Protection, said in an interview that he attended as an election observer. He noted concerns since 8 February when ballots included QR Code scanners. He wanted to verify whether today's process aligns with that date, as the Election Commission has stated the previous election complied fully with the law. He was especially interested in whether polling officials recorded information on both ballot stubs and ballots, and whether ballots can be traced back to voters to reveal their choices.
Regarding the Director's statement asking voters not to photograph ballots before voting, although the law is unclear on whether photographing ballots is allowed, this was a request to refrain from photographing unmarked ballots. The key point is that elections must remain secret as per the constitution, and ballots must not be traceable to individual voters. The senator intends to observe through ballot box closure and counting to see if officials have improved the counting process to prevent irregularities and ensure transparency.