Khon Kaen Election Commission Expects Results by 5 PM, Gathering Evidence on Ballot Buying in District 9

At 3:00 PM on February 8, 2024, Watchara Seesan, Director of the Khon Kaen Election Commission, reported that elections across the province's 11 districts proceeded smoothly. The election involved 1,458,371 eligible voters, with no reported problems or obstacles. The vote counting process is expected to be completed by 11:00 PM, with unofficial results to be transmitted to the central Election Commission and made available in real-time. The commission is investigating vote-buying claims in District 9, collecting various forms of evidence including witness testimonies, documents, and video clips. Watchara emphasized that all procedures will be carried out carefully and fairly, with those under investigation to be summoned for explanation according to legal processes.