EC Urges Youth to Vote for Future via Elections and Referendums

MGR Online•Economy•221d ago

Reader Briefing

The Election Commission launches an awareness campaign to encourage youth participation in elections and referendums, emphasizing their role in shaping the nation's future.

•The Election Commission (EC) organized an event to raise awareness about voting for Members of Parliament (MPs) and participating in referendums.
•The event aimed to educate and encourage public participation, especially among the younger generation, on the importance of democratic mechanisms.
•The EC has invited citizens to vote on February 8, 2026, with early voting scheduled for February 1, 2026.

Overview

•Narong Klainvarin, Chairperson of the Election Commission, presided over the opening of the 'Raising Awareness of MP Elections and Referendum Voting' activity.
•The activity was organized to promote knowledge and understanding, and to stimulate public participation, particularly among the younger generation, in the importance of exercising their right to vote for MPs and participate in referendums.
•The activity aims to emphasize that these are crucial mechanisms of democracy for jointly determining the country's direction.
•The event featured various activities including an exhibition on voting procedures, promotional media viewing, and a seminar with influencers.
•The Election Commission invites eligible voters for MPs and referendums to cast their votes on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 08:00–17:00 hrs. at their registered polling stations.
•Those registered for early voting are requested to vote on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during the same hours at their registered locations.
•The Election Commission stated that participation is essential 'to jointly shape the future of the country'.
•Early voting is scheduled for February 1, 2026, while the general election voting day is February 8, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Narong Klainvarin

"The Election Commission invites eligible voters for MPs and referendums to cast their votes on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 08:00-17:00 hrs. Early voters should vote on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at their registered locations, to help shape the country's future together."

สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง ขอเชิญชวนประชาชนผู้มีสิทธิเลือกตั้ง สส. และผู้มีสิทธิออกเสียงประชามติ ออกไปใช้สิทธิในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 8 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569 เวลา 08.00–17.00 น. ณ หน่วยเลือกตั้งที่มีรายชื่อ และผู้ที่ลงทะเบียนเลือกตั้งล่วงหน้า ขอให้ไปใช้สิทธิในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 1 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569 ในช่วงเวลาเดียวกัน ณ สถานที่ที่ได้ลงทะเบียนไว้ เพื่อร่วมกันกำหนดอนาคตของประเทศไปด้วยกัน

Key Entities

Organization

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The organization responsible for managing elections and referendums in Thailand, which organized an event to encourage youth participation.

Person

Narong Klainvarin(นายณรงค์ กลั่นวารินทร์)

The Chairperson of the Election Commission who presided over an event promoting voter awareness and participation.

Place

Lido Connect(ลิโด้ คอนเน็คท์)

The venue in Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, where the Election Commission's awareness event was held.

Pathum Wan District(เขตปทุมวัน)ℹ️

The district in Bangkok where Lido Connect, the venue for the EC's awareness event, is located.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, where the EC's awareness event took place in Pathum Wan District.