From polling station to online cart: Thai election kits sold to public

2026-02-11 - 06:16

BANGKOK — Questions continued to swirl over the 2026 general election after online users revealed that election equipment similar to that used by the Election Commission (EC) was being sold on major e-commerce platforms. A review by Khaosod English found multiple vendors advertising ballot boxes and related materials, with product descriptions claiming specifications in line with state standards used in both local and national polls. Some listings featured logos or seals resembling those of the EC. Items on sale included ballot boxes, polling station barriers, voting booths and ballot box security seals, priced from tens to a few hundred baht. Buyers were able to place orders without any verification of intended use. Listing data showed some vendors had sold more than 500 units. It remains unclear whether the products are officially authorised by the EC or are commercially produced replicas.