Members of the public and media observe a referendum vote re-run at Polling Unit 9 in Bangkok Constituency 15 in Kannayao district on Feb 22. Such activities are lawful provided they do not violate voter privacy, obstruct election officials or interfere with election administration, it said. However, it said authorities must act if those freedoms are abused in ways that compromise ballot secrecy or disrupt operations. Critics say there is a risk that a barcode could be used to identify the voter who cast the ballot. It also expressed concern about social media activity linked to the group, which it said sought to spread misleading claims and generate public mistrust, potentially affecting national stability.

Source: Bangkok Post February 28, 2026 14:54 UTC