The Bangkok Secretary announced the opening of ballot boxes for the Bangkok Governor and Council elections, confirming that all 6,628 polling stations are operating smoothly. Counting will begin immediately after polls close at 5 PM, with unofficial results expected no later than 10 PM.
28 Jun 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Narong Ruangsri, Secretary of Bangkok visited polling stations 42-46 at the tent near Phraya Suren Five-Way Market, Bang Chan subdistrict, Khlong Sam Wa district, to inspect and observe the ballot box opening process. The 2026 Bangkok Governor and Bangkok Council elections. He cast his vote at polling station 45 and spoke with voters present.
Mr. Narong stated that all 6,628 polling stations across Bangkok opened simultaneously for voters at 8 AM. All locations operated smoothly, and overall voting proceeded without incident.
Regarding preparations early this morning, over 74,000 precinct election officials collected ballot boxes and election materials between 4 and 6 AM and were stationed at their posts without issue. In the Lat Krabang area, which was under alert due to a recent thunderstorm that knocked down over 100 utility poles along Chalong Krung Road, reports confirm that all three polling stations there are functioning normally, and traffic routes have reopened.
At Khlong Sam Wa district, which has the most polling stations and approximately 170,000 eligible voters, citizens showed high engagement, arriving early to verify their registration before polls opened. Traffic congestion was a concern near polling station entrances due to elevated road construction at the Khlok intersection. Bangkok authorities coordinated with Khan Na Yao police to deploy officers to facilitate traffic flow and minimize disruptions. Additionally, the Drainage Office and district authorities prepared emergency plans for heavy rain, stationing personnel, water pumps, and equipment at risk points to manage any weather-related issues promptly.
For vote counting and tabulation, Bangkok has established a real-time processing center in the Rattanakosin room at City Hall (Sao Ching Cha). After polls close at 5 PM, officials will count votes at polling stations and send results to district offices for verification before forwarding them to the central processing center. It is expected that unofficial results will be available by 10 PM today, barring any complications.
The Bangkok Secretary emphasized the importance of all officials performing their duties with transparency, integrity, and fairness. He encouraged Bangkok residents, especially first-time voters, to participate actively to help shape the future direction and development of the capital. Citizens are urged to report any irregularities or complaints via the Bangkok Election Commission hotline at 1144.