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NHRC Urges Election Probe: Errors, Score Gaps Show Confidence Crisis

NHRC Urges Election Probe: Errors, Score Gaps Show Confidence Crisis

Khaosod•Politics•5h ago

Reader Briefing

The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand is calling for an urgent investigation into alleged errors and significant score discrepancies in the 2026 general election and referendum, citing a crisis of public confidence and potential negative international perception.

  • •The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) issued a statement on February 17, 2026, urging an investigation into the 2026 election and referendum.
  • •Concerns have been raised regarding process errors, score differences, and a high number of invalid ballots, casting doubt on election fairness.
  • •The NHRC highlighted that public distrust in the electoral process impacts civil and political rights and could affect international confidence and foreign investment.

Overview

  • •The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) issued a statement on February 17, 2026, concerning the election and referendum.
  • •The NHRC is urging relevant agencies to urgently investigate issues related to the 2026 election and referendum.
  • •The NHRC expressed concern over errors and score differences that raise questions about the election's fairness and legality.
  • •The NHRC stated that a crisis of confidence in the electoral process negatively impacts citizens' civil and political rights.
  • •Potential negative impacts on international confidence and foreign investment were highlighted by the NHRC.
  • •The NHRC emphasized that free, honest, and fair elections are crucial for human rights.
  • •The NHRC called for transparency and speedy resolution by relevant authorities to restore public confidence.
  • •The 2026 election and referendum were held on February 8, 2026, to allow citizens to exercise their rights.

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Key Quotes

NHRC
"The NHRC emphasizes that free, honest, and fair elections, free from intimidation, threats, or abuse of power, are essential components of human rights respect."
กสม. ขอเน้นย้ำว่า การเลือกตั้งโดยเสรี สุจริต เป็นธรรม ปราศจากการข่มขู่ คุกคาม หรือการใช้อำนาจโดยมิชอบ เป็นองค์ประกอบสำคัญของการเคารพสิทธิมนุษยชน

Key Entities

Organization

NHRC(กสม.)ℹ️
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, which issued a statement urging an investigation into election issues.
National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC)(คณะกรรมการสิทธิมนุษยชนแห่งชาติ (กสม.))ℹ️
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, which issued a statement urging an investigation into election issues.

Law

Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand(รัฐธรรมนูญแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย)ℹ️
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, which guarantees citizens' rights to vote.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights(กติการะหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยสิทธิพลเมืองและสิทธิทางการเมือง)ℹ️
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which protects citizens' civil and political rights.