BANGKOK: The Thai Election Commission (EC) has decided to certify the first 396 constituency MPs, with certificates ready for collection starting Feb 26.
On Wednesday (Feb 25), at the Election Commission (EC) office, Narong Klanwarin, the EC chairman, called a meeting to discuss the key agenda of certifying the results of the constituency MPs. The target was to certify at least 95% of the constituencies, or no fewer than 380 out of 400 districts.
Latest reports confirm that the EC meeting approved the certification of 396 constituency MPs. Those who have been certified will be able to collect their certificates at Room 201 of the EC office starting from Feb 26, 2026.
In the meeting, the EC’s Investigations and Inspections Department presented a report on the complaints being investigated, to determine how many more constituencies could be certified out of the remaining 400 districts.
However, some districts and the 100 list MPs are still required to have a new election or recount as ordered by the EC.
The EC instructed that all processes should be completed by March 1, 2026, and that the certification for the 100 list MPs should be announced in early March.
Meanwhile, the EC has instructed officials to prepare the venue for issuing certificates to MPs. Room 201 will be used as the certificate distribution center starting from Feb 26, 2026.
Yesterday, Feb 24, reports mentioned that the EC would certify all 396 MPs from the constituencies on Feb 25, even though there are complaints in some districts.
These complaints can still be investigated, and yellow or red cards can be issued later if needed.
By the beginning of March, the remaining 100 list MPs will be certified, and within 15 days of the final certification, the parliamentary session will open to select the President of the National Assembly. - The Nation/ANN
