Thai Election Commission Launches Short-Video Contest for Youth
Thailand's Election Commission launches a short-video contest for students to create content promoting honest elections and combating fraud, with over 124,000 baht in prizes available before the September 13 deadline.
The Election Commission (ECT) is launching a creative competition inviting secondary and university students to produce vertical-format video clips opposing election fraud, with total prizes exceeding 124,000 baht and certificates of honor. Submissions close on September 13, 2026.
The Election Commission is building new citizen engagement through a short-video competition for social good under the concept of "White Democracy," part of a project to improve access to election laws, regulations, and information. The initiative aims to give students and university students a platform to showcase creative ideas and promote values of honest, transparent, and fair elections while combating vote-buying fraud through social media.
The competition accepts both individual and team submissions across two categories: secondary education and vocational education, and higher education (university students).
Theme: "White Democracy" promotes values of integrity, transparency, and social responsibility.
Format: Vertical video (9:16), 2–3 minutes long, Full HD (1080p) or better (MP4 file). AI technology may be used to create submissions, but creators must disclose all AI-assisted portions and provide documentation confirming proper copyright ownership.
Total prizes exceed 124,000 baht with certificates and honors.
Higher Education Category (73,000 baht total): - Grand Prize: 30,000 baht with honor certificate - First Runner-Up: 20,000 baht with honor certificate - Second Runner-Up: 15,000 baht with honor certificate - Consolation Prize (2 awards): 4,000 baht each with honor certificate
Secondary and Vocational Education Category (51,000 baht total): - Grand Prize: 20,000 baht with honor certificate - First Runner-Up: 15,000 baht with honor certificate - Second Runner-Up: 10,000 baht with honor certificate - Consolation Prize (2 awards): 3,000 baht each with honor certificate
Participants scoring 60 or above receive certificates of honor.
Submission period: August 19 to September 13, 2026 (closes at 11:59 PM). Submit applications and video files to: Commu.prect@gmail.com
Results announced and prizes awarded by September 2026. Interested parties can download the application form and full rules at www.ect.go.th, the Election Commission Facebook page, or through ECT's other communication channels.
