Timeline for the 2026 Bangkok Governor Election After Term Ends: Election Day, Vote Counting, and Unofficial Results

The timeline for the 2026 Bangkok governor election is unveiled, covering from the end of the current term to election day, vote counting, and unofficial results. Candidate registration opens tomorrow, 28 May, the first day. The election will be held simultaneously in both Bangkok and Pattaya.

When is the 2026 Bangkok governor election?

On 27 May 2026, attention is focused on the important Bangkok governor and city council member elections, as well as elections for Pattaya mayor and Pattaya council members. The Election Commission has scheduled the elections for Sunday, 28 June 2026, with key timeline events as follows.

Timeline for the Bangkok governor, city council, Pattaya mayor, and Pattaya council elections.

May 2026

• 21 May 2026: The current Bangkok governor and city council members complete their terms.
• 23 May 2026: The Director of the Local Election Commission announces the election.
• 28 May - 1 June 2026: Candidate registration period, lasting 5 days.

June 2026

• 2 June 2026: Final day to announce polling stations and locations, and the last day to publish the voter registration list.
• 8 June 2026: Announcement of candidate lists.
• 11 June 2026: Final day to file complaints to the Election Commission regarding candidate registration rejections.
• 17 June 2026: Last day to change polling stations and final day to add or withdraw candidates.
• 20 June 2026: Final day to notify the appointment of candidate representatives.
• 21-27 June 2026: Period to notify reasons for inability to vote (7 days before election day).
• 28 June 2026: Election day for Bangkok governor and city council, Pattaya mayor, and council members. Vote counting begins after polls close at 17:00, with unofficial results known the same day.
• 29 June - 5 July 2026: Period to notify reasons for inability to vote (7 days after election day).

July 2026

• 28 July 2026: Final day to officially announce election results under Section 17, paragraph one (if the election is conducted honestly and fairly, the Election Commission must complete verification and announce results within 30 days from election day).

August 2026

• 27 August 2026: Final day to announce election results under Section 17, paragraph two (in case of suspected dishonesty or unfairness in the election, the Election Commission has authority to investigate and must announce results as soon as possible, but no later than 60 days after election day). Also the final day to announce the list of persons disqualified from voting.