The Deputy Secretary of the Election Commission clarified that citizens wearing football jerseys with numbers while voting is not automatically considered an offense; rather, each case must be examined based on the intent and circumstances involved.
On 6 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Lieutenant Phasakorn Siripakayaporn, Deputy Secretary of the Election Commission, updated the issue regarding people wearing numbered football jerseys to vote, stating, “We really need to consider what message they intend to convey. Generally, if the jersey carries no message or hidden meaning, wearing it is allowed. However, if it is used to communicate or openly induce, then legal procedures must apply.”
Wearing a typical football jersey displaying only a player or team number, without conveying any meaning or intent to influence or induce politically, is generally permitted.
However, if wearing such a jersey is found to involve communication or disclosure aimed at inducing voters or creating the impression of political campaigning, it may violate election laws and must be handled according to legal procedures.
The Election Commission advises citizens to avoid wearing jerseys that could lead to misunderstandings to ensure orderliness on election day.