Election Commission Director of Kamphaeng Phet Speaks Out After Challenging Post, Insists He's Not Seeking Attention

Kong Yot Boonrak, the Election Commission Director of Kamphaeng Phet, publicly challenged anyone to breach the secrecy of election ballots, stating he would resign if someone could reveal who voted for whom. He posted on his personal Facebook that he wants to address transparency concerns, particularly regarding assistance for disabled or elderly voters who cannot mark ballots themselves. Kong Yot explained that his post was not meant to create controversy, but to build public trust in the election process. He emphasized that all voting information is legally confidential and sealed, and he is willing to stake his position on maintaining this secrecy. Regarding a potential vote recount, the provincial election commission is prepared with personnel and venue, awaiting final confirmation from the central election commission. The recount will focus on two specific polling units where two ballot papers were found to be missing, with Kong Yot stressing that every vote counts.