Disability groups warn of barriers to fair voting ahead of electionListen to this articleThe Election Commission on Friday unveiled ballots for the Feb 8 general election — pink for party-list MPs, green for constituency MPs and yellow for the referendum. He said voting aids for the visually impaired were either unavailable or failed to meet proper standards, forcing blind voters to rely on others for assistance. Some officials also lacked proper training on how to assist disabled voters appropriately, which could lead to rights violations. The EC said it had prepared Braille guides and planned to test election procedures for disabled voters. Advocacy groups said they would closely monitor implementation to ensure the election is genuinely inclusive and upholds the democratic rights of all citizens.

Source: Bangkok Post January 11, 2026 07:14 UTC