Election Commission Must Face Jail Time! Sudarat Highlights Legal Violations in Election Ballot Barcodes

Sudarat warns that the Election Commission could face jail time for adding barcodes and QR codes to election ballots, potentially committing a serious constitutional violation. On February 13, 2024, Sudarat Keyuraphan, former leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, posted on Facebook about the discovery of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots. She argues that if true, the Election Commission must face criminal charges, as the constitution's Article 85 specifies voting must be 'direct and secret', and Article 96 prohibits any identifying marks on ballots. The law's intent is to ensure voting remains a confidential and personal right, preventing any method of tracking how an individual voted.