Election Commission clarifies ballot security measures for Bangkok governor and Pattaya mayor elections with tamper-proof stamps
The Election Commission outlined ballot security measures for Bangkok and Pattaya local elections on June 28, including tamper-proof stamps that prevent counterfeiting while maintaining voter anonymity.
On May 22, 2569, the Election Commission Office clarified ballot security measures for the upcoming local elections, responding to public discussion on social media about anti-counterfeiting measures for ballots in Bangkok Metropolitan Council, Bangkok governor, Pattaya City Council, and Pattaya mayor elections scheduled for June 28, 2569.
The EC explained that the Local Government Official and Council Member Election Act, B.E. 2562, stipulates that elections must use direct and secret ballot voting as a fundamental democratic principle. Under Section 37 of the act, the EC is responsible for ballot printing, printing control, and delivery procedures, while Section 77 specifies ballot box and ballot characteristics as determined by the EC.
Section 134 of the EC's election regulations designates the EC or its authorized representatives to oversee ballot printing and delivery. Anti-counterfeiting measures include ensuring sufficient ballots for registered voters and, under Section 133, stamping ballots with marks designated by provincial election directors before use.
Ballots for local elections receive stamps at the perforation to prevent their use in other jurisdictions. These anti-counterfeiting measures, regardless of method used, cannot identify or trace individual voters and do not compromise the principle of secret ballot voting as required by law.
