Jurist

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Thailand has rejected a legal challenge concerning ballot secrecy and upheld the results of the 2026 general election, according to a report by Jurist. The ruling means the election outcome stands as certified. Details on which court issued the decision, who filed the challenge, and the arguments involved were not immediately available, and reaction from political parties or observers has not yet been reported.