Bangkok launched the “Bangkok Vote” campaign to invite the public to exercise their voting rights in the Bangkok Governor and Councilor elections on 28 June. The Bangkok Permanent Secretary led a pledge to perform duties with honesty, transparency, accountability, and political neutrality.
On 16 June 2026, Bangkok held an event to demonstrate the unity of its officials and personnel under the theme “Unite Bangkok for Transparent, Honest, and Fair Elections” to declare their commitment to supporting the Bangkok Governor and Councilor elections scheduled for Sunday, 28 June 2026, ensuring the process is honest, fair, and strictly follows the law.
Mr. Narong Ruangsri, Bangkok Permanent Secretary, chaired the event at Lan Khon Mueang, Bangkok City Hall (Sao Chingcha), Phra Nakhon District, with Acting Second Lieutenant Samphan Saengkamlaert, Director of the Bangkok Election Commission Office, and over 700 executives, officials, and personnel of Bangkok attending.
Afterwards, the Permanent Secretary led officials and personnel in publicly declaring their commitment to perform their duties with honesty, transparency, and accountability, maintaining political neutrality without favoring any candidate, and jointly preventing all forms of electoral fraud to build confidence in the election process and encourage public participation. Following this, they launched the “Bangkok Vote” campaign convoy inviting citizens to vote on 28 June 2026 from 08:00 to 17:00. The convoy will spread across all 50 districts of Bangkok to widely promote awareness of the election date, time, location, and importance to the public.
Mr. Narong spoke about election readiness, saying Bangkok has closely collaborated with the Bangkok Election Commission and local election committees, emphasizing that all officials must perform their duties with integrity, transparency, fairness, and neutrality, adhering to the law and the people’s intent to ensure the election meets its objectives and complies fully with the law.
Regarding concerns about incomplete election publicity, the Permanent Secretary stated Bangkok, together with the Bangkok Election Commission Office, has intensified publicity through multiple channels including online media, field promotions, and local agency networks to ensure the public can access full information and details about the election.
On voter understanding about the ballots, Mr. Narong said the Election Commission has clearly defined the ballot designs as follows: The Bangkok Governor election ballot is green, while the Councilor election ballot is pink. This color scheme reduces confusion and facilitates voters. Those who have moved their household registration to a new district less than one year ago cannot vote in that district’s Councilor election and must vote in their previous district.
Mr. Narong explained further that this follows the Election Commission’s voter eligibility criteria: Those who have moved their household registration to a new district less than one year ago cannot vote for Councilors in that district but retain the right to vote for Governor. If they wish to vote for Councilors, they must vote in their previous district according to legal requirements. For the Governor election, a single green ballot is used, and voters can vote regardless of their district.
Bangkok has also instructed all 50 district offices to conduct proactive public relations to help citizens understand their voting rights, verify voter registration, and report changes—especially for those who have moved or may not fully understand the eligibility criteria.
Regarding relocation of some polling stations, such as in Phaya Thai District where some Councilor candidates reported that moving polling stations from the community center to the community edge made access difficult for elderly or disabled voters, potentially discouraging voting, Mr. Narong said Bangkok has not received official complaints on this matter and has publicized in advance, prioritizing voters’ convenience. He invited media to report any areas where voters face inconvenience or impact on elderly or mobility-impaired voters so Bangkok can review and address the issues accordingly.
Regarding eligible voters in Bangkok this election: Preliminary data estimates about 4.5 million eligible voters in Bangkok. The number of first-time voters has not yet been compiled. However, Bangkok urges citizens to verify their voter registration and submit requests to add or remove names by 17 June 2026, the legal deadline. Voters unable to vote should notify their reason within 7 days before or after the election to retain their political rights under the law (read more: Reporting absence from the Bangkok Governor and Councilor elections to avoid rights restrictions. )
In closing, Mr. Narong urged that as the election day nears, citizens should study information about polling station locations, travel routes, and related details in advance. If they encounter problems or obstacles regarding polling stations, safety, or accessibility, they should report to the Bangkok Election Command Center or through channels designated by Bangkok and the Election Commission to ensure a smooth, transparent election that truly reflects the will of Bangkok’s people.
