How to Vote in Thailand
The voting for a new Prime Minister in Thailand is a complex process that involves both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The following are the steps involved in the process:
Voting for Members of Parliament. Voters cast their ballots for candidates to represent them in the House of Representatives. The party that wins the most seats in the House of Representatives is typically the party that forms the government.
Nomination of Prime Ministerial Candidates. Parties that win at least 25 seats in the House of Representatives are eligible to nominate a candidate for Prime Minister.
Voting for Prime Minister by Parliament. The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate vote for the Prime Minister. The candidate who receives a majority of votes is elected Prime Minister.
The two boxes on the table, held secure with zipties, are where voters place their ballots for candidate and party. Each candidate and party running are assigned a random number, and that’s how you vote — placing an X in the number of your choosing. There were a number of police officials lounging in plastic chairs at the voting center, as well as staff helping voters through the process. From arrival to leaving, the entire process took three minutes.
