The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers. Kongyos Boonrak, director of the EC office in Kamphaeng Phet, defended the integrity of the system, declaring in a Facebook post that he would resign if anyone could prove they could identify how an individual voted. "I challenge anyone to break the secrecy of Kamphaeng Phet ballots and show which ballot belongs to whom and who they voted for. He said ballot secrecy is ensured by strict legal and procedural safeguards after voting, including secure storage, sealing, and controlled handling, rather than relying solely on physical anonymity. In addition, new voting for both constituency and party-list ballots will be held at one polling station in Phayao province.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2026 22:37 UTC