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"Kittisak" threatens jail over ballot barcode, cites EC misconduct & public uprising

"Kittisak" threatens jail over ballot barcode, cites EC misconduct & public uprising

MGR Online•Politics•8h ago

Reader Briefing

Former Senator Kittisak Rattanawihara warns of jail time for ballot barcode violations and questions the Election Commission's integrity.

  • •Former Senator Kittisak Rattanawihara is warning of legal consequences, including jail, for any violations related to barcodes on election ballots.
  • •Kittisak questioned the integrity of some Election Commission members, whom he claimed to have appointed, and the transparency of the voting process.
  • •He filed a complaint with the Election Commission regarding a local mayoral election in Prachinburi involving alleged asset hiding and qualification issues.
  • •Kittisak believes that public protests will not be violent but advises monitoring the 'weather' for signs of electoral misconduct.

Overview

  • •On February 17, Kittisak Rattanawihara, former Senator, accompanied a candidate for Municipal Mayor of Pho Ngam Subdistrict to file a complaint with the Election Commission.
  • •Kittisak Rattanawihara filed a complaint with the Election Commission to rule on the qualifications of the winner of the election held on February 15, 2026.
  • •The complaint arose because the winning candidate allegedly transferred benefits like salary to their associates, hiding facts about qualifications and evading taxes.
  • •Kittisak Rattanawihara stated that ballots must not have other elements mixed in, warning that those who put barcodes on ballots must be responsible if the vote is found to be not secret.
  • •Kittisak Rattanawihara asserted that his views on the Election Commission's performance mirrored those of media and the public, questioning if the appointed members acted in accordance with the law.
  • •Kittisak Rattanawihara warned that individuals involved in putting barcodes on ballots could face prison, drawing a parallel to past election cancellations due to irregularities.
  • •Kittisak Rattanawihara advised observing 'the weather' to gauge the potential for public unrest, suggesting that a 'dirty' or incorrect election could lead to issues.
  • •Kittisak Rattanawihara recalled a past prediction of no election that proved incorrect, leading to his 'face-cracking' moment, but remains a citizen observer of electoral integrity.

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Key Quotes

Kittisak Rattanawihara
"Anyone who violates the election ballot barcode issue is preparing to go to jail!"
ใครทำผิดปมบาร์โค้ดบัตรเลือกตั้งเตรียมติดคุก!
Kittisak Rattanawihara
"The ballot must not have any other elements mixed in."
ใบลงคะแนนต้องไม่มีสิ่งอื่นเจือปน
Kittisak Rattanawihara
"Therefore, from the Subdistrict Administrative Organization or Municipality level, there should be correctness, transparency, and auditability."
ดังนั้นตั้งแต่ระดับ อบต. หรือเทศบาล ควรมีความถูกต้อง โปร่งใส และตรวจสอบได้
Kittisak Rattanawihara
"If you do wrong, you can prepare yourself and your heart."
ถ้าทำผิดก็เตรียมตัว เตรียมใจไว้ได้ครับ
Kittisak Rattanawihara
"Certainly."
แน่นอนครับ
Kittisak Rattanawihara
"It's better to watch the weather. If you see the election is dirty and incorrect,"
ให้ดูดินฟ้าอากาศดีกว่า ถ้าเห็นว่าการเลือกตั้งสกปรก ไม่ถูกต้อง

Key Entities

Person

Kittisak(กิตติศักดิ์)
Former Senator who is warning about election ballot irregularities and potential legal consequences.

Organization

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️
The governmental body responsible for overseeing elections, questioned by Kittisak Rattanawihara.

Place

Pho Ngam Subdistrict Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลโพธิ์งาม)
The local municipality in Prachinburi where a complaint about election qualifications was filed.
Prachantakham District(อ.ประจันตคาม)
The district in Prachinburi province where Pho Ngam Subdistrict is located.
Prachinburi Province(จ.ปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where Pho Ngam Subdistrict Municipality is located.

Law

Ballot(ใบลงคะแนน)
The election document at the center of the controversy regarding potential barcode contamination.
Barcode(บาร์โค้ด)
A feature on election ballots whose presence is questioned by Kittisak Rattanawihara, potentially compromising vote secrecy.