Prime Minister and Bhumaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday speaks to reporters about calls for a nationwide vote recount, at Government House, Bangkok. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed allegations of election fraud, insisting that any decision on a nationwide recount lies solely with the Election Commission (EC), which remains well within its legal timeframe to certify the results. “The body responsible for conducting the polls is the Election Commission (EC). I follow the rules.”On calls for a nationwide recount, Mr Anutin reiterated that the matter was entirely for the EC to determine. She faces charges under the election law for unlawfully opening, damaging or rendering a ballot box unusable, as well as trespass.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2026 16:36 UTC