Sawaeng Thanked Election Officials, Addresses Luxury Watch Controversy

Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary of the Election Commission, posted on his personal Facebook page about the advanced voting process. He thanked polling station officials and volunteers who worked diligently during the election, despite some misunderstandings and criticisms. He emphasized the importance of not discouraging these workers and noted the high voter turnout that created an energetic election atmosphere. He addressed several key points: 1) Gratitude to polling station staff who performed their duties with dedication, 2) The need for specific, documented complaints rather than vague accusations, and 3) Multiple channels for voter information including documentation, a voting app, and websites. Regarding perfection, he noted that with millions of people involved, some errors are inevitable, but they aim to achieve the best possible outcome. In a postscript, he clarified the controversy about his watch, explaining it was a Gucci leather strap bought from a Facebook marketplace, made from a repurposed damaged bag, costing only a few hundred baht.