The Election Commission (EC) reiterates that the 2026 Bangkok election will have no early or out-of-district voting. It explains why the number of eligible voters for the Bangkok governor and city council elections differ, citing conditions related to residency transfers. The EC notes that campaign posters on BTS trains and hired vehicles are allowed and included in campaign expenses.
On 8 June 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Phasakorn Siripakaya-Phon, Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC), stated that the organization of the election for Bangkok City Council members, the Governor of Bangkok, Pattaya City Council members, and the Mayor of Pattaya is a local election for executives and members, thus there will be no early or out-of-district voting. If eligible voters cannot return to vote in their registered home district, they can notify the registration office of their district or use the SMART VOTE application within seven days before or after the election day.
. For those who have transferred their household registration into Bangkok less than one year ago, they will not be eligible to vote. Similarly, if they have moved their registration to another district less than one year ago, they cannot vote in that district and must vote in their original district. Voters can update their voting rights until 17 June by contacting any registration office in Bangkok.
Regarding ballots for the Pattaya Mayor and Bangkok Governor elections, the number printed will match the number of candidates. However, for city council ballots, the number printed will match the highest number of candidates in any district. In Pattaya's city council election, one ballot allows voters to select six candidates. There will be announcements of valid and spoiled ballots, including some partially valid ballots. If the counted votes do not match the number of ballots used, votes cannot be recounted, as recounting is the EC's responsibility. Election officers can only verify the counted ballot boxes.
Regarding complaints to the EC about some Bangkok governor candidates placing campaign posters on buses, BTS trains, and large billboards, which might violate size regulations, Lieutenant Colonel Chanin Noilek, Deputy Secretary-General of the EC, stated that all candidates are allowed to post campaign materials. For posters on buses or hired vehicles, candidates must contact the owners or operators, who charge based on space and negotiated prices. Everyone has equal rights but must contact the respective service providers. Large billboards are included in overall campaign expenses. Other materials, such as documents or business cards, must comply with rules prohibiting distribution in restricted areas.
When asked about some city council candidates distributing flyers introducing themselves alongside documents from a particular Bangkok governor candidate, Lieutenant Colonel Chanin said that including another person in campaigning requires written consent from that candidate; otherwise, it violates regulations.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's communication office explained that clips and promotional posters resembling some Bangkok governor candidates are unrelated and not intended to advantage any candidate. The aerobic dance activities are a Bangkok initiative started before former Governor Chadchart Sittipunt took office, held every Thursday in each district. The popularity of aerobic dancing increased after inviting Miss Grand Thailand to participate, leading to misunderstandings that it was Chadchart's initiative.
Additionally, Secretary-General of the EC Sarawong Bunmee emphasized that the green and pink ballot colors for Bangkok elections were set by the EC before candidacies were submitted. Since green is Bangkok's symbolic color, many may associate it with the city, but this is not intended to create unfair advantages. .