Election Commission Warns Voters About Ballots for Disqualified Candidates

BANGKOK — On February 7, 2026, Thailand's Election Commission urged voters to carefully check their ballots after the Supreme Court ordered the removal of 18 constituency MP candidates and 31 party-list candidates ahead of Sunday's election. EC Deputy Secretary-General Warrant Officer 1st Class Phasakorn Siriphakdayaporn emphasized that votes cast for these disqualified candidates will be considered spoiled ballots. Voters are advised to confirm both constituency candidate and party numbers before voting. Under Thai election law, party-list candidate removals do not affect voters' ability to choose their party, as party votes remain valid if the party is still on the ballot. The article provides a detailed list of 18 disqualified constituency candidates from various provinces and parties, including representatives from Kla Tham, Pheu Thai, Prachachon, and other political parties.