Bangkok Post
Chadchart exit may trigger vote
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If Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt resigns from office, a new gubernatorial election must be held within 60 days, says the Bangkok Election Commission.
Key facts
- If Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt resigns from office, a new gubernatorial election must be held within 60 days, says the Bangkok Election Commission.
- However, the commission said the current timeline remains unchanged, with voting set for June 28.
- Acting Sub Lt Samphan Saengkhamlert, director of the Bangkok election office, was commenting on reports that Mr Chadchart had submitted a resignation letter to the interior minister, reportedly in preparation for seeking a second term.
- Sub Lt Samphan said a resignation takes effect the day after it is submitted to the minister. During the interim period, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) city clerk would serve as acting governor.
- He said the Election Commission (EC) would then be required to organise a new election within 60 days. The timing closely coincides with the end of the current gubernatorial term on May 20.
Summary
However, the commission said the current timeline remains unchanged, with voting set for June 28.
Acting Sub Lt Samphan Saengkhamlert, director of the Bangkok election office, was commenting on reports that Mr Chadchart had submitted a resignation letter to the interior minister, reportedly in preparation for seeking a second term.