The Election Commission chairman revealed that the overall registration for the 2026 Bangkok governor and councilor elections went smoothly. The Bangkok permanent secretary invited the public to exercise their voting rights on 28 June and encouraged citizens to participate in the election on that date.
At 09:30 on 28 May 2026, Mr. Narong Klanwarin, chairman of the Election Commission, and Mr. Narong Ruangsri, Bangkok permanent secretary acting as local election director, announced the registration results for the Bangkok governor and Bangkok councilors on the first morning. Mr. Narong praised the Bangkok permanent secretary and his team for their excellent preparation, which made the registration process swift. He also confirmed approval of ballot papers that differ from those used in general elections, assuring that they contain no barcodes or QR codes.
The Bangkok permanent secretary reported that the first day of registration proceeded smoothly despite rain falling from about 03:00 to 04:00. He thanked candidates for their cooperation, especially regarding campaign vehicles, noting overall normal and orderly conditions. For the election day on Sunday, 28 June 2026, preparations have been made to handle possible rain. He urged the public to come out and vote in large numbers on election day.