A recount of party-list MP votes in Kamphaeng Phet at two polling stations showed the number of ballots matched the February 8, 2026 election day records. The missing votes were identified as 2 spoiled ballots and 1 abstention.
At 2:00 p.m. on February 26, 2026, the atmosphere at the Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Election Commission office during the party-list MP vote recount was orderly with tight security. The commission organized the recount for two polling stations in Mueang District: polling station 14 in Thepnakhon Subdistrict and polling station 8 in Nikom Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict.
At the recount venue, Election Commission staff and related officials clearly divided zones, installing metal barricades and barriers to maintain order. Police and local administration officers closely monitored security around the area. During the count, polling officials read out and displayed ballots openly for observers and interested members of the public to see.
Preliminary observation and reports indicated no problems or obstacles during the count. Officials followed legal procedures completely, with some citizens present outside the restricted area closely monitoring the recount.
The recount began at 3:00 p.m. and took just over an hour to complete for both polling stations. The number of ballots matched the number of registered voters, with no missing or excess ballots. Ballots included valid votes, spoiled ballots, and abstentions. In both stations, the "People's Party" received the highest number of party-list votes.
Mr. Kongyos Boonrak, Director of the Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Election Commission office, stated the recount proceeded smoothly with observers from civil society and political party representatives invited to witness all processes from opening the ballot boxes in the storage room. All steps were transparent, ensuring no way to identify individual votes, maintaining voter secrecy under both procedural and legal safeguards.
The recount's initial step was to verify the number of ballots matched the original count reported on February 8, 2026. Because the ballots had been sealed since that date, this verification was crucial. Once completed, the ballot count matched the original report exactly.
The recount then proceeded to tally the votes anew. Naturally, the number of spoiled or abstention ballots could change. For example, polling station 14 in Thepnakhon Subdistrict saw 2 additional spoiled ballots, while polling station 8 in Nikom Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict recorded 1 additional abstention.
Ultimately, the process was conducted strictly according to legal procedures, not based on assumptions or conspiracy theories. Every step has answers and avenues for voters to exercise their rights properly. The Election Commission assures that its work is grounded in reality and the law.
Praiy Parinwat, a former People's Party MP candidate for Kamphaeng Phet District 1 who observed the recount, said the recount would not change the election outcome. He emphasized the desire for maximum transparency in the election process. He had previously requested a recount not to alter results in his favor, but to ensure fairness, transparency, and verifiability.