New local election laws recently entered into force in Thailand. The success and the effectiveness of local elections depend on various factors like the respect of the rules, an adequate budget and a fair electoral process, but also a well-informed and engaged population. Therefore, representatives of the local administration as well as all voters need to become more familiar with the new set of legislation before the next elections. This publication, in corporation with the Committee on Local Administration of the House of Representatives of Thailand, presents the concept and the significance of local elections as well as the new procedures.