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NHRC: Concerned About MP Election Errors, Urges Investigation and Transparency

NHRC: Concerned About MP Election Errors, Urges Investigation and Transparency

Matichon•Politics•14h ago

Reader Briefing

The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand expressed concern over alleged errors in the recent Member of Parliament elections and called for a swift, transparent investigation.

  • •The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Thailand has issued a statement expressing concern over alleged errors and discrepancies in the recent Member of Parliament elections.
  • •The NHRC is urging relevant authorities to promptly investigate the matter and disclose factual information to the public.
  • •Concerns include issues such as a high number of invalid ballots and a loss of public confidence in the electoral process.

Overview

  • •The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a statement on February 17, 2026, expressing concern over flaws in the Member of Parliament elections and referendums.
  • •The NHRC is urging responsible agencies to expedite the inspection and disclosure of facts regarding the election process.
  • •The NHRC's statement follows the MP elections and referendum held on February 8, 2026, highlighting the importance of free and fair democratic processes.
  • •The NHRC is concerned about the possibility of errors and score discrepancies leading to questions about the election's fairness and adherence to legal requirements.
  • •A significant number of invalid ballots and calls for vote recounts from various groups reflect a crisis of confidence, potentially affecting citizen rights, political rights, and international confidence.
  • •The NHRC notes that a lack of confidence could impact foreign investment and the economy.
  • •The NHRC emphasized that elections must be free, honest, fair, and free from threats or misuse of power to uphold human rights.
  • •The NHRC calls for transparent and prompt action, adhering to the rule of law, and providing easily accessible information to restore public confidence and ensure a political transition based on human rights and democracy.

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Key Quotes

คณะกรรมการสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งชาติ (กสม.)
"Urges relevant authorities to expedite problem-solving and transparently investigate election facts promptly, adhering to rule of law and ensuring public access to information."
ขอเรียกร้องให้หน่วยงานที่มีอำนาจและหน้าที่ที่เกี่ยวข้องเร่งดำเนินการแก้ไขปัญหาและตรวจสอบข้อเท็จจริงเกี่ยวกับการเลือกตั้งอย่างโปร่งใส รวดเร็ว โดยคำนึงถึงหลักนิติธรรม และเปิดเผยข้อมูลให้ประชาชนสามารถเข้าถึงได้อย่างสะดวก

Key Entities

Organization

NHRC(กสม.)ℹ️
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, which issued a statement concerning errors in the MP elections.
National Human Rights Commission(คณะกรรมการสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The full name of the organization that issued a statement regarding election concerns.

Person

Member of Parliament(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)
The elected officials whose election process is under scrutiny by the NHRC.