Q: Where can I cast my vote?
A: Thai citizens eligible to vote for Members of the House of Representatives and to participate in the 2017 Constitution amendment referendum can easily check their voting rights and polling booth locations through three simple methods.
Check the household notification letter sent by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) directly to your home.
You can check online 24 hours a day at https://www.bora.dopa.go.th/ or via the Smart Vote application, available for both iOS and Android.
You can also visit the district office, district administration office, or subdistrict administrative organization office in person to check the voter list.
Q: What are the voting hours?
On Sunday, 8 February 2026, all polling stations will open simultaneously at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m.
However, if you arrive at the polling station and queue up on time, officials may allow you to vote later at their discretion.
Q: If I lose my ID card, what documents can I use to verify my identity?
A: The key principle is that you must present a government-issued document with a clear photo and a 13-digit citizen ID number that is still valid, such as:
An ID card, either the current one or an expired older ID card.
An official government employee ID card, such as a civil servant card or state enterprise employee card.
A driving license, whether for a car or motorcycle.
A passport.
Identity verification via government agency applications authorized by law, such as ThaiID.
Q: How many ballots will there be, and what are they?
A:
Green ballot – for electing a constituency Member of the House of Representatives (MP).
Pink ballot – for electing a party list Member of the House of Representatives (party list system).
Yellow ballot – for voting in the 2017 Constitution amendment referendum.
Q: Will I receive all three ballots at once?
A: No. You must confirm your identity and register twice. At the first registration, you will receive two ballots: green (constituency MP) and pink (party list).
After you have voted and deposited both ballots in the clearly marked ballot boxes, you must again verify your identity and register to receive the yellow ballot for the referendum, then cast that ballot into the third box.
Q: Must the ballot mark be an X only?
A: Yes. The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has specified that the mark on the ballot must be an X as the official voting mark.
Q: What actions or items are prohibited on election day?
A:
Vote buying and selling is prohibited.
(Sellers face up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine up to 100,000 baht.)
(Buyers face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine up to 200,000 baht and may be disqualified from voting for 20 years.)
Obstructing or preventing others from voting is forbidden.
(Punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to 100,000 baht, plus possible 10-year voting disqualification.)
From midnight on 7 February until 6 p.m. on 8 February 2026, the sale or distribution of all alcoholic beverages, including liquor and beer, is banned.
Gambling on election results in any form is prohibited.
Removing ballots from the polling booth is forbidden.
Marking or adding identifying symbols on ballots is prohibited.
Showing your marked ballot to others to reveal your choice of candidate or party is forbidden.
Recording or filming the marked ballot is prohibited.
Deliberately damaging or invalidating ballots is prohibited.
Wearing clothing or accessories displaying party logos, numbers, or symbols inside the polling booth is not allowed; officials may refuse entry.
Q: If I suspect someone of violating election laws, whom should I report to?
A: Contact the Election Commission hotline at 1444 or use the Tasapparad (Pineapple Eye) mobile app.
Q: What should I do if I cannot go to vote?
A: You must report your absence to the Election Commission (ECT) within 7 days after the election, either online at https://www.bora.dopa.go.th/ or in person at the district or local administrative office where you are registered.
Q: What happens if I do not vote and fail to notify the ECT?
A: You will face political rights restrictions, including being barred from running for office, joining local councils, or petitioning for removal of officeholders for a period of two years.
Q: If I registered for advance voting on 1 February but did not vote, what should I do?
A: You must report your absence to the ECT just like voters on 8 February, but you can report between 1–7 and 9–15 February 2026.