Lopburi: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has extended its support to the Permanent Secretary of the Khok Kateim Subdistrict Administrative Organization following an assault incident that occurred during a local election.
According to Thai News Agency, the ECT provided backing to the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) deputy governor after an unusual incident where he was struck in the face with a flip-flop during an election event. On October 21, Mr. Kwanphet Thanomnam, Director of the Lopburi Provincial Election Commission Office, acting on behalf of the Election Commission and its Secretary-General, visited Ms. Yosita Chantawong. Ms. Yosita, serving as the Election Director for the Khok Kateim Subdistrict Administrative Organization, was offering her services during the local executive election on October 19, 2025, when she was assaulted.
The incident took place at the "SM I" polling station in Village No. 2, Khok Krathiam Subdistrict. Ms. Yosita was engaged in a discussion with a young man, aged 21, who attempted to take a ballot using a mobile phone. During this engagement, a 53-year-old woman named Ms. Jamnian approached and slapped Ms. Yosita with a flip-flop, expressing annoyance. Following the confrontation, Ms. Yosita sought medical attention and subsequently reported the incident to the police, despite receiving calls from local politicians urging her to drop the complaint. She remains committed to legal action and has requested police protection to ensure her safety.