Election Commission Confirms New Vote Count in District 7 is Transparent, Calls 20,000-Vote Change 'Fake News'

At the Pathum Thani Election Commission office on February 9, 2024, Phian Marsri, head of investigation, addressed media questions about the election vote count controversy. He emphasized that claims of a dramatic 20,000-vote change are entirely fake news. In reality, the vote count difference between the first and second count was only 2-3 votes, resulting from ballot validation processes. The difference stemmed from determining valid versus invalid ballots, which might shift a candidate's total by just 1-2 votes. For instance, the candidate in ballot number 7 went from 414 to 415 votes - a minimal change. Due to initial student protests and potential escalation, election officials allowed a recount, recruiting student volunteers to assist with the process under Election Commission supervision.