ECT teams up with Thai post-Thai consular-Royal Thai police to sort advance ballots. Guarantee timely delivery

Today (February 3, 2026), Thailand Post Company Limited, working together with the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) and Consular Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Thai Police, started the mission to oversee the 2026 general election and referendum.They also established an operations center to sort advance voting ballots cast both overseas and domestically, which will be supplied to all 400 constituencies around the country. This was accomplished with tight security measures and inspections at every level to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process.

Mr. Sawang Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission Thailand (ECT), stated that the ECT places the highest priority on the correctness and completeness of every ballot, including advance voting ballots that individuals have previously cast. Following the completion of advance voting both domestically and internationally, all advance voting ballots have been subjected to strict legal procedures, from gathering and organizing to distribution to various constituencies around the country, in preparation for vote counting on General Election Day (February,8)

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The 2026 general election is an involved process that includes domestic voting, advance voting both domestically and globally, and a referendum all on the same day. The ECT consequently prioritizes integrated cooperation from all essential authorities, particularly security and transportation units, to assure public confidence that every vote will be managed safely, publicly, and verifiably. Strict operational standards have been developed, from receiving ballots to verification, sorting by constituency, and delivery to relevant authorities, to ensure that every vote is added up correctly and fairly.

Mr. Mangkon Pratumkaew, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the Department of Consular Affairs has been working with domestic agencies and monitoring the operations of all 95 Thai embassies, consulates general, and trade and economic offices worldwide in real-time through the Overseas Voting Monitoring System (OVMS), from the first step to the current essential stage with the transportation of completed ballots.

Furthermore, the Department of Consular Affairs prioritizes the protection of Thai citizens' political rights abroad and is willing to help all relevant agencies in ensuring that votes cast by Thai citizens around the world can fully and completely participate in the country's electoral process, truly reflecting the will of the people.

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Pol. Lt. Gen. Udon Yomcharoen, Assistant Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, declared that the Royal Thai Police has consistently assisted with election management. Since the advance voting days, they have rigorously monitored security during the sorting and transportation of advance voting ballots, deploying over 126,000 police officers across the nation. These officers collaborate with relevant agencies at all stages, from safeguarding coordination and sorting facilities to ensuring security along transportation routes. They also work with logistics providers to ensure that votes are transported in a methodical and standardized manner to their final destinations across the country.

The Royal Thai Police strictly adheres to the principles of political neutrality and law enforcement, and will work with the Election Commission and all relevant agencies to ensure that the 2026 general election and referendum are conducted peacefully, transparently, and with public trust.

Dr. Danan Subhatraphan, Chief Executive Officer and President of Thailand Post Company Limited, stated that Thailand Post is fully prepared to convey advance voting ballots from both within Thailand and beyond. Domestic advance voting ballots have been successfully delivered to the sorting facility and distributed to 400 constituencies across all country.

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Thailand Post prioritizes neutrality, security, and openness in its election mission. Every voting box and envelope is strictly controlled in accordance with established procedures. The delivery and receipt statuses are consistently recorded, providing for traceability at every stage and increasing public confidence and trust among all stakeholders. Security measures continue to include GPS tracking technology and the POST-POD Dashboard, as well as rigorous monitoring of operational areas, 24-hour CCTV surveillance, restricted access to key areas, and coordination with security agencies, to ensure the highest level of security in ballot transportation.

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