Rome Points Out Nationwide Election Chaos, Systematic Issues, Denies Ballot Stuffing Claims

On February 10, 2024, Rangsiman 'Rome' Rom, deputy leader of the People's Party, posted on Facebook about election vote counting. He noted that before the election, academics, analysts, politicians, and many citizens warned this could be the most money-driven election, with potential 'grey money' distorting political competition. Multiple parties warned of unprecedented potential fraud. Rome emphasized that election mistakes were not minor individual errors but systematic issues found across the country. He strongly denied accusations of ballot stuffing in Phayao province, stating his party lacks the capability to do so. For Rome, the critical question is whether the election truly reflected people's genuine desires, warning that an election failing to represent people's voices could become a mere ritual rendering public opinion meaningless.