We Watch Demands EC Accountability for Election Errors

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Citizens' group We Watch criticizes the Election Commission (EC) for alleged errors and lack of transparency in the 2026 election, demanding immediate remedial actions and threatening calls for resignation if public trust is not restored.

•We Watch and a network of civil society organizations submitted a letter to the Election Commission (EC) on February 16, 2026, criticizing election management flaws.
•The group cited issues including lack of transparency, discrepancies in vote counts, and problems with advance voting as undermining public confidence.
•We Watch demands the EC disclose full election results, clarify discrepancies, and consider re-counting votes in questionable precincts.
•The EC reportedly managed the 2026 election with a budget of approximately 7,824 million THB.

Overview

•On February 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the group We Watch and a network of people's organizations traveled to the EC's office.
•We Watch and its network issued a joint statement demanding the EC take responsibility for alleged errors and irregularities in the election management.
•The EC's election management in 2026 presented numerous errors, abnormalities, and problems seriously contradicting fundamental election principles, resulting in widespread public doubt.
•The situation has led to demands for vote recounts in many areas nationwide and reflects a crisis of confidence in the election management organization.
•The group read a statement alleging a lack of transparency throughout the EC's election process, impacting the credibility of the results and raising questions about the integrity of the process in many areas.
•The budget for managing the 2026 election was approximately 7,824 million THB, a substantial public fund that should be sufficient for high standards.
•In the urgent phase, We Watch demands the EC fully disclose data for public verification for election results, including score summary documents (Form 5/18) and ballot papers.
•We Watch also called for the EC to systematically and transparently explain suspicions, including cases of declining scores, data inconsistencies, or system failures, with supporting evidence.

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Key Quotes

We Watch Representative

"If you can't do it, then leave."

ทำไม่ได้ก็ออกไป

We Watch Representative

"If you cannot regain public trust, you should resign."

หากเรียกความเชื่อมั่นจากประชาชนกลับมาไม่ได้ควรลาออก

Pasarawalee Thanakitwiboonpol

"Who will take responsibility if not the EC?"

ใครจะรับผิดชอบ ถ้าไม่ใช่ กกต.

Key Entities

Organization

We Watch

A citizens' group and network of people's organizations demanding accountability from the Election Commission.

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The Thai organization responsible for managing elections, criticized by We Watch for alleged errors and lack of transparency.

Person

Pasarawalee Thanakitwiboonpol(น.ส.ภัสราวลี ธนกิจวิบูลย์ผล)

A political activist who spoke about the group's concerns regarding the election and referendum's transparency.

Date

2026 B.E.(พ.ศ.2026)

The fiscal year for which the EC's election budget was documented.

Law

ECT Report

A system or report through which We Watch demands the EC to publish official election results.

Form 5/18(แบบ 5/18)

A document containing summary results per polling station that We Watch demands the EC to disclose.

Form 5/11(แบบ 5/11)

A score tally board document that We Watch suggests the EC consider disclosing for public verification.