Nutthawat WichieanbutThe Election Commission (EC) is examining allegations of vote-buying after a survey suggested more than a quarter of prospective voters would back candidates who offer cash, with payments reportedly ranging from 3,000 to 7,500 baht per person. He noted that the EC aims to achieve a high voter turnout, and that the turnout in the upcoming election is expected to exceed the previous election's 75%. He said the EC is fully aware of vote-buying, although the exact amounts involved are not always known. The JSCCIB launched the result of its nationwide survey on Sunday, which involved 4,814 respondents, including 3,043 citizens and 1,771 representatives from the business sector. She said the survey found that Bangkok and surrounding provinces recorded the highest reported vote-buying rate at 7,500 baht per person, followed by other regions at lower levels, ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 baht per person.

Source: Bangkok Post January 19, 2026 21:36 UTC