Subdistrict Administrative Organization Election Scheduled for January 11, 2026

Bangkok: Don't let your right to vote slip away! The Subdistrict Administrative Organization election is on January 11th. See you at the polling station! The Election Commission of Thailand has announced that eligible voters are encouraged to participate in the upcoming Sub-district Administrative Organization Council and Mayor elections scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026. Voting will take place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at designated polling stations. This election is a crucial opportunity for citizens to exercise their democratic rights and contribute to the development of their local communities. According to Thai News Agency, the Election Commission emphasizes the importance of bringing appropriate identification to expedite the voting process. Acceptable forms of identification include a national ID card (even if expired), a passport, a driver's license, government-issued cards with a photograph and identification number, or digital identification applications such as the ThaID or online driver's lice nses. For those unable to vote on the designated day, provisions are made to notify the Election Commission of their inability to vote. Voters can submit their reasons from January 4-10, 2026, and post-election from January 12-18, 2026, using form S.Th./Ph.Th. 1/8 or a written document with their national ID number and registered address. Submissions can be made in person, by proxy, through registered mail, or online via the Election Commission's website, the Smart Vote application, or the Ministry of Interior's Bureau of Registration Administration website. Voters seeking additional information on the election can visit the Election Commission of Thailand's website or contact the provincial Election Commission office directly. A hotline is also available at 1444 for further assistance.