Controversy Unfolds Over Thailand's Election Ballots

Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition challenging election ballots' legality. The complaint argues that barcodes and QR codes used could compromise vote secrecy. The Election Commission must clarify within 15 days as a new prime minister is to be elected. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul leads the winning coalition.

Thailand's Constitutional Court has begun deliberations over a petition questioning the legality of election ballots used in recent elections.

The Election Commission has 15 days to respond to these concerns, which focus on whether barcodes and QR codes on the ballots breach voter confidentiality. Despite this, the new parliament's plans to vote on a prime minister are proceeding.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party emerged victorious in February, and he is poised to lead a coalition government with a commanding parliamentary majority.

(With inputs from agencies.)