Election Commission Confident in Roi Et Provincial Governor Vote
The Election Commission confirmed readiness for Roi Et's provincial governor election on July 26, with over 1 million eligible voters across the province expected to cast ballots at nearly 2,540 polling stations.
Election Commission Secretary Sawaeng Boonmee, accompanied by Deputy Secretary Phassakorn Siriphakyaporn and officials, visited Roi Et Province on July 25 to inspect readiness for the provincial governor election scheduled for July 26. Sawaeng said preparation was proceeding smoothly, with all equipment and ballots distributed as planned, and expressed confidence the election would run normally.
Roi Et has 20 districts, 2,539 polling units, and 1,045,902 eligible voters (506,676 men, 539,226 women). The Election Commission urged all voters to participate and elect a leader to manage the province's budget and improve public welfare.
Sawaeng stated that local elections face less political pressure than national elections, as political parties provide less intensive support at the provincial level. He said the election office, provincial administration, and local police are conducting coordinated surveillance across all areas to prevent fraud. One complaint has been filed regarding campaign activity outside the permitted 90-day window, currently under review and unrelated to vote-buying accusations. Sawaeng expressed confidence that election procedures and personnel understand their duties and all will proceed smoothly, with only weather as a potential minor variable.
