Pattaya News – Chonburi Residents Petition Election Commission for Ballot Box Inspection Before Recount in Constituency 1

Chonburi, February 9th, 2026

A group of local residents from Chonburi Province, accompanied by political party representatives acting on behalf of the public, met with officials from the Provincial Election Commission (PEC) office in Chonburi on Sunday evening to raise concerns over the vote tally in the House of Representatives election for Constituency 1.

The meeting took place at approximately 7:30 p.m., where the group sought clarification and discussion regarding suspected irregularities in the results for MP Constituency 1 in Chonburi. This was an initial discussion between citizen representatives and PEC staff.

According to officials, no decisions or orders could be issued at the time, as the District Election Director was not present, and only on-duty staff were available. They advised the complainants to compile supporting documents and evidence and submit a formal petition the following day to initiate the legal review process.

Meanwhile, the residents are currently gathering necessary documentation to support their upcoming formal complaint. Discussions among the group have focused on concerns about the storage of ballot boxes, including their current location and measures to ensure the security and transparency of the ballots during the period leading up to and during the review of the petition. Some residents suggested that the ballot boxes should be opened for inspection or displayed to build public confidence in the integrity of the process.

The group referenced a similar case in Pathum Thani Province, where complaints and discrepancies in vote counts later led to an approved recount.

As of the latest update, no recount has been ordered in Chonburi Constituency 1. The situation remains pending the submission of a formal petition with evidence to the Provincial Election Commission tomorrow. Further developments will depend on whether the complaint meets the legal criteria and leads to additional actions.

The Election Commission has previously stated in related contexts that no recount is currently underway in the constituency, urging the public to rely on official channels for complaints. Tensions in the area have been heightened by broader public concerns over election transparency following the recent general election.

This being said public pressure may force a recount tonight. This is a developing story.