Bangkok Post
City's reformer falling short
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As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?
Key facts
- As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?
- Bangkok residents are expected to return to the polls on June 28 to elect both a governor and members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), following the end of Mr Chadchart's term three days ago.
- While the race has so far relatively subdued, observers expect more high-profile challengers to enter once the registration period begins. Candidates for the Bangkok gubernatorial election can register between May 28 and June 1.
- A recent Suan Dusit Poll by Suan Dusit University points to strong support for the incumbent.
- The survey, conducted between May 6–8 among 1,074 Bangkok voters through online and field surveys, shows Mr Chadchart leading preferred candidates with 56.7% -- far ahead of Chaiwat Sathawornwichit of the People's Party at 18.9%.
Summary
Bangkok residents are expected to return to the polls on June 28 to elect both a governor and members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), following the end of Mr Chadchart's term three days ago.
While the race has so far relatively subdued, observers expect more high-profile challengers to enter once the registration period begins. Candidates for the Bangkok gubernatorial election can register between May 28 and June 1.