Tightened security, alcohol ban ahead of Sunday pollsMotorists drive past signs urging people to exercise their right to vote in Sunday’s election and constitutional referendum, on Phahon Yothin Road near the Sanam Pao BTS station in Phaya Thai district of Bangkok. Polls will be open from 8am to 5pm on Sunday, and the Election Commission has said that preliminary unofficial results should be available by 11pm. Pol Lt Gen Chaiphot said police wanted to remind the public to strictly observe the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages. The Election Commission has also issued restrictions on campaigning and referendum-related activities to ensure a fair and transparent election. Campaigning to encourage or discourage voter turnout in the referendum is prohibited from 6pm on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.

Source: Bangkok Post February 07, 2026 07:00 UTC