QR concerns hit EC Bangkok revote

The Election Commission (EC) held a revote yesterday in three polling units and a recount in one unit, with heightened public scrutiny focused on whether ballot papers containing QR codes and barcodes were still being used.

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The atmosphere at the polling units in Constituency 15, located at the Amornphan Satellite Condominium Town (R4) in Kannayao district, was lively from early morning. Thai and foreign media, senators and IT experts gathered to observe the voting process and inspect the ballot format.

Sub Lt Samphan Saengkamlerd, director of the Bangkok Election Office, said overall operations proceeded smoothly. The three polling units had a combined 716 eligible voters, with turnout expected at around 70%, or about 500 voters.