Election Video Shows Votes Marked Behind Obscured Papers

The video looks innocent enough. But, transparency in vote counting is absolutely fundamental to public trust.

Why were the sheets operlaped in the first place, and why wasn't this corrected from the outset given that there was ample space on the board?

That alone is enough to justify calls for clearer guidelines and stricter oversight. The precautionary approach here is to insist on rechecking the tallies and ensuring that future counts are conducted in a way that leaves no room for doubt.

The moral of this story is that even small lapses in procedure can erode confidence, and once trust is lost, it’s very difficult to rebuild!

Yes the tables are starting to tilt. In fact the police have been told to prepare for public hostilities across provincial borders (on Facebook) over anger about alleged election mis-counting and even cheating. Maybe the actual press release or news story (about the police mobilizing) can be published on the Thai News page? What is disappointing about that news, is rather than police leading an investigation into these allegations, the formal, national reaction is to shut down (with force) any and all actions calling for an investigation!

I'm sure cheating of one form or another goes on with all elections here. The question this time is how much. One example is the Pathum Thani District 7 polling where CCTV cameras were covered up. After student protests forced a recount a large discrepancy discovered saw the reversal of the count from a large BJT victory to a large PP victory. Isolated incident?

I have no idea what an "official marking vote tallies behind overlapping score sheets" means.

Transparency is very important, but what about the fact that votes are bought? No one seems to be upset about that.

Just asking.

19 minutes ago, hanbla said:

Transparency is very important, but what about the fact that votes are bought? No one seems to be upset about that.

Just asking.

Vote buying is a standard procedure by BJT and PTP. But my uderstanding is that while everyonre takes the cash they still vote for the candidate they want regardless.

10 hours ago, dinsdale said:

I'm sure cheating of one form or another goes on with all elections here. The question this time is how much. One example is the Pathum Thani District 7 polling where CCTV cameras were covered up. After student protests forced a recount a large discrepancy discovered saw the reversal of the count from a large BJT victory to a large PP victory. Isolated incident?

That's what everyone who voted PP is thinking right now. And it's why the establishment is on edge - ordering a police clampdown on any attempts to mob further polling stations to force a recount. I doubt few PP (or even PTP) voters believe the official outcome. But the party leaders must say they accept the official 'overall outcome' or they could be charged with contempt or libel.

So funny....everybody's crying foul over this nonsense; and meanwhile, most every adult in my village was paid a 500 Baht bribe under the table for their vote. Multiply that by every village in Thailand and you will get a glance of just how important it is for corrupt politicians to gain power so they can pay themselves back and then pocket millions, if not billions of Baht, and store it away in foreign bank accounts.

15 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

The video looks innocent enough. But, transparency in vote counting is absolutely fundamental to public trust.

Why were the sheets operlaped in the first place, and why wasn't this corrected from the outset given that there was ample space on the board?

That alone is enough to justify calls for clearer guidelines and stricter oversight. The precautionary approach here is to insist on rechecking the tallies and ensuring that future counts are conducted in a way that leaves no room for doubt.

The moral of this story is that even small lapses in procedure can erode confidence, and once trust is lost, it’s very difficult to rebuild!

A recount is a must here, under strict supervision, dreaming I must be.

1 hour ago, gjoo888 said:

I have no idea what an "official marking vote tallies behind overlapping score sheets" means.

Just look at the video above!

By the way, whatever happened to that big announcement of foreign observers. Did they ever issue a report on the Thai election - or make any comment?

16 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

The video looks innocent enough. But, transparency in vote counting is absolutely fundamental to public trust.

Why were the sheets operlaped in the first place, and why wasn't this corrected from the outset given that there was ample space on the board?

That alone is enough to justify calls for clearer guidelines and stricter oversight. The precautionary approach here is to insist on rechecking the tallies and ensuring that future counts are conducted in a way that leaves no room for doubt.

The moral of this story is that even small lapses in procedure can erode confidence, and once trust is lost, it’s very difficult to rebuild!

Trust? I think that particular ship sailed long ago in Thailand in all aspects of life. Elections are no different

16 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

The video looks innocent enough. But, transparency in vote counting is absolutely fundamental to public trust.

Why were the sheets operlaped in the first place, and why wasn't this corrected from the outset given that there was ample space on the board?

That alone is enough to justify calls for clearer guidelines and stricter oversight. The precautionary approach here is to insist on rechecking the tallies and ensuring that future counts are conducted in a way that leaves no room for doubt.

The moral of this story is that even small lapses in procedure can erode confidence, and once trust is lost, it’s very difficult to rebuild!

That's a very mild conclusion. Don't forget, we will be 4 -5 years down the road, and by then the incumbants have found other ways to manipulate the outcome.

The conclusion is very simple: if a few hard evidence cases pop up, including videos and trashbin searches deliver fraude evidence, plus a capitol of 12 million people which fired up in orange, whereas the rest of the country showed a complete oppositie color pattern, then you don't need to be a mathematician to conclude that manipulation was rife.

Conclusion : Invalid election results. Recount everything, increase number of (international) observers, including mobile observers who can freely move around and look everywhere they want.

3 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

Vote buying is a standard procedure by BJT and PTP. But my uderstanding is that while everyonre takes the cash they still vote for the candidate they want regardless.

That's what I thought, too, regarding voting for who they want, but my Thai partner says no.

Shocking...., but no "hanging chads" to worry about....55555

It's Thailand, corruption rules everything... did anyone expect honesty ?

4 hours ago, gjoo888 said:

I have no idea what an "official marking vote tallies behind overlapping score sheets" means.

Watch the video... votes are supposed to be visibly marked on the sheets.

Can anyone see if the lady is marking them --- or not !

3 hours ago, fittobethaied said:

So funny....everybody's crying foul over this nonsense; and meanwhile, most every adult in my village was paid a 500 Baht bribe under the table for their vote. Multiply that by every village in Thailand and you will get a glance of just how important it is for corrupt politicians to gain power so they can pay themselves back and then pocket millions, if not billions of Baht, and store it away in foreign bank accounts.

I asked my partner about that and she said it happens all the time, but the voters are alone in the booth when they cast their vote so she said people take the money but vote for whoever they like.

24 minutes ago, Hotchilli123 said:

It's Thailand, corruption rules everything... did anyone expect honesty ?

Really, we have a coin box in the house and we just chuck our change into it after shopping each time.

My Thai partner bags the coins up once a year into separate bags, ten baht, five baht bags etc, and we take them to the local 7/11 as they are always crying out for change.

The cashier just counts the number of bags, not the contents and hands about 3,000 baht more or less as each time the amount is different.

I asked my parter once why they do not count the contents of the bags individually and she said why would they?

So your comment is obviously wrong, but if you believe it to be true why are you even here?

It probably doesn't matter if the incumbent party cheated. As the Electoral Commission have shown, a way would have been found to keep PP out of office even if they had got the most votes.

Hasn't this always been a problem in Thailand? Even at earlier elections there are more votes in different districts than there are people living there or have the right to vote.

On 2/10/2026 at 9:40 AM, snoop1130 said:

A video circulating on Facebook has ignited debate over election transparency after showing an official marking vote tallies behind overlapping score sheets. The footage, shared by user นิ้ง เทวราช, depicts a counting process with sheets obscured on a board, restricting public visibility. This setup has triggered criticism as unused space remained on the board, leading many to question the transparency of the process.

The incident happened during what seemed to be a routine vote count. Several sheets were aligned in such a way that parts of the tally were hidden, with an official ducking behind them to mark scores. Observers expressed discontent, asking why the papers were arranged this way when there was available space for clearer visibility.

Reactions were swift, with online commenters voicing their suspicion. "The board still had space. Why cover it up like that?" one user questioned, implying a potential lack of transparency. Other users criticized the setup as deliberately obscure, suggesting an intentional attempt to shield actions from observers.

This controversy has sparked a broader discussion about the need for transparency in vote-counting procedures in Thailand. Some users highlighted the necessity for stringent monitoring of election officials to assure public trust. The video has intensified calls for rechecking the vote counts to ensure integrity in the process.

Looking ahead, the public is demanding clearer guidelines for arranging tally sheets to prevent similar issues. Ensuring transparency in future elections could involve implementing stricter oversight measures. Public discussions continue as voters seek more accountability in election processes, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Observers criticized the obstructed score sheets in the viral video.

• The official's actions have triggered concerns about transparency.

• Calls for clearer guidelines and oversight are intensifying.

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I don’t know what the fuss is about. The people never get who they voted for in this corrupt country that Thailand is. The poor uneducated in villages are bribed with money and told who to vote for. 🤷🏼

3 hours ago, biggles45 said:

It probably doesn't matter if the incumbent party cheated. As the Electoral Commission have shown, a way would have been found to keep PP out of office even if they had got the most votes.

PP did get the most votes but not the most seats. Somewhere around 10 million. The EC is saying they will take a couple of days looking for inconsistencies before giving a green light or not to the results. Any investigation into anomalies should be carried out by independent bodies and as we well know the EC is a long way from being independent.

I see here replies that the ones that are responsible for fighting against corruption in Thailand are the same guys that buy votes from citizens each at 500 baht? What a country!

7 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

Really, we have a coin box in the house and we just chuck our change into it after shopping each time.

My Thai partner bags the coins up once a year into separate bags, ten baht, five baht bags etc, and we take them to the local 7/11 as they are always crying out for change.

The cashier just counts the number of bags, not the contents and hands about 3,000 baht more or less as each time the amount is different.

I asked my parter once why they do not count the contents of the bags individually and she said why would they?

So your comment is obviously wrong, but if you believe it to be true why are you even here?

I understand the example that you cite. It’s certainly nice to hear.

On the other hand, are you willing to go outon a limb and say that corruption is not involved in many, if not most, aspects of life in Thailand?

I think it’s hard to say that corruption isn’t happening all around us, all the time. Small payments to cops, bigger payments to jump the queue at the land office, 30k baht payment so that my mother in law can jump the queue for a cataract operation at a government hospital, bribes paid to get visas without having money in the bank. I mean the list is literally endless.

And yes, in amongst all that there are random acts of trust such as you describe. Although, there are cynics who will say that the 7-11 cashier is being lazy. Maybe, maybe not.

But imho, corruption is a big issue in Thailand.

On 2/10/2026 at 4:40 PM, snoop1130 said:

A video circulating on Facebook has ignited debate over election transparency after showing an official marking vote tallies behind overlapping score sheets. The footage, shared by user นิ้ง เทวราช, depicts a counting process with sheets obscured on a board, restricting public visibility. This setup has triggered criticism as unused space remained on the board, leading many to question the transparency of the process.

The incident happened during what seemed to be a routine vote count. Several sheets were aligned in such a way that parts of the tally were hidden, with an official ducking behind them to mark scores. Observers expressed discontent, asking why the papers were arranged this way when there was available space for clearer visibility.

Reactions were swift, with online commenters voicing their suspicion. "The board still had space. Why cover it up like that?" one user questioned, implying a potential lack of transparency. Other users criticized the setup as deliberately obscure, suggesting an intentional attempt to shield actions from observers.

This controversy has sparked a broader discussion about the need for transparency in vote-counting procedures in Thailand. Some users highlighted the necessity for stringent monitoring of election officials to assure public trust. The video has intensified calls for rechecking the vote counts to ensure integrity in the process.

Looking ahead, the public is demanding clearer guidelines for arranging tally sheets to prevent similar issues. Ensuring transparency in future elections could involve implementing stricter oversight measures. Public discussions continue as voters seek more accountability in election processes, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Observers criticized the obstructed score sheets in the viral video.

• The official's actions have triggered concerns about transparency.

• Calls for clearer guidelines and oversight are intensifying.

Related Stories

Thailand Election 2026: Bhumjaithai Nears Substantial Win

Election Commission Withdraws 49 MP Candidates Before Poll

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-02-10

 

 

View full record

Adjusting what's been happening in the past is not enough

The Thai election Commission has I hope been following the way votes ar counted / tallied etc., in he US (the world's hotbed of voting irregularities. mistakes, etc., etc).

The US process could provide enormous lesson materials to make big changes and get these problems finished.

Just now, scorecard said:

Adjusting what's been happening in the past is not enough

The Thai election Commission has I hope been following. for many years, the way votes ar ecounted / tallied etc., in the US (the world's hotbed of voting irregularities. mistakes, etc., etc).

The US process could provide enormous lesson materials to make big changes and get these problems finished.

17 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

Really, we have a coin box in the house and we just chuck our change into it after shopping each time.

My Thai partner bags the coins up once a year into separate bags, ten baht, five baht bags etc, and we take them to the local 7/11 as they are always crying out for change.

The cashier just counts the number of bags, not the contents and hands about 3,000 baht more or less as each time the amount is different.

I asked my parter once why they do not count the contents of the bags individually and she said why would they?

So your comment is obviously wrong, but if you believe it to be true why are you even here?

You need to take your blinkers off... just because your locality is honest doesn't mean the rest of the country is.

On 2/10/2026 at 4:40 PM, snoop1130 said:

the need for transparency in vote-counting procedures in Thailand.

There is an organization in place to assure transparency and why isn't the public demanding it do its job instead of posting on Facebook?

Paraphrasing from "The Role of the Election Commission in the Administration of Justice, the Election Process for Members of the House of Representative,"

https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/lawhcu/article/view/260132

• The Election Commission has the duties and powers to organize or conduct an election of members of the House of Representatives. Supervise elections to be honest and fair. For this purpose, it shall have the power to investigate or investigate as necessary or as it deems appropriate.

• When the results of an investigation or inquiry or when witnessing an act with reasonable grounds to suspect that the election was not honestly or just to have the power to order, suspend, inhibit, amend or canceling elections and ordering elections to be conducted in some or all polling stations before the announcement of the election results.

• If there is evidence to believe that the election was not honestly or just The Election Commission shall have the power to order a new election in such polling station or constituency.

(my italics)

On 2/11/2026 at 9:58 AM, ronnie50 said:

Vote buying is a standard procedure by BJT and PTP. But my uderstanding is that while everyonre takes the cash they still vote for the candidate they want regardless.

So by your own admission if vote buying does exist, it doesn’t work and has no impact on the results.