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Bangkokians hope for dry capital from winning governor

Flooding topped the wish list of voters in the recently ended Bangkok election to see the new governor to tackle with their safety coming second in their priority, a survey showed on Friday.

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Personality trumps party in city race

The Bangkok governor election on Sunday delivered one expected result and one surprise.

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Second term the real test

In one of the most one-sided -- and arguably least exciting -- gubernatorial elections ever, Chadchart Sittipunt secured another landslide victory, earning himself a second and final term at City Hall.

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Chadchart wins again at City Hall

Chadchart Sittipunt cruised to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand

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Chadchart romps home at City Hall

Chadchart Sittipunt cruises to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand's capital and largest metropolis.

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Bangkok city election live vote counting

Vote counting is under way in Bangkok’s 2026 gubernatorial election on Sunday, with early results putting Chadchart Sittipunt, Mallika Boonmeetrakul Mahasuk and Chaiwat Sathawornwichit in the lead, as residents await a clear winner.

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PP on course to dominate BMC poll

The People's Party (PP) is favoured to dominate the upcoming Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) election, as strategic voting is likely to shape the contest, which coincides with the city's gubernatorial election on Sunday.

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Old Town danger

Following the collapse of a century-old concrete canopy in Bangkok's Old Town last week, the incoming Bangkok governor faces an undeniable mandate: the safety of the city's ageing buildings must immediately top the administration's agenda.

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The Chadchart advantage

As Bangkok heads towards the gubernatorial election on June 28, the race appears increasingly tilted in favour of former governor Chadchart Sittipunt, while the People’s Party (PP) candidate, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, has struggled to convert his party’s electoral strength into support for his City Hall bid.

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Chadchart widens lead in race for Bangkok governor

Chadchart Sittipunt has gained more popularity among voters, who will drop the ballots in elections for a Bangkok governor and city councillors in less than two weeks.

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‘Bangkok Vote’ campaign aims to spur turnout

More than 700 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials and staff gathered on Tuesday to pledge their commitment to a transparent, fair and politically neutral governor election amid concerns by incumbent governor Chadchart Sittipunt about voter turnout on June 28.

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Waste, street food in focus as poll nears

Bangkok governor candidate Chadchart Sittipunt on Saturday pledged to expand community waste separation centres across the capital, while two rivals campaigned on boosting the city's street food economy.

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'Agong' claims yet to make a dent

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term, but the closing weeks of the campaign have become increasingly dominated by questions over transparency and accountability.

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Chadchart eyes ageing society

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has outlined a broad policy agenda aimed at preparing the capital for a rapidly ageing society while continuing efforts to curb PM2.5 pollution, as he remains the frontrunner in the race for the city's top job.

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Natthaphong’s risky political gamble

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on…

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Chadchart challenged over rehires

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.

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Clear the air, Chadchart

As the Bangkok gubernatorial election approaches, top candidate and ex-governor Chadchart Sittipunt is feeling the heat from his sluggish response to the city's controversial exercise equipment procurement projects, in which several items were purchased at unreasonably high cost.

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Exercise kit scandal 'not over'

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has insisted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) controversial exercise equipment procurement scandal remains unresolved.

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Claims grow of BMA 'hidden network of influence'

An alleged "Agong system" or "Agong regime" within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok's next gubernatorial election.

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Chadchart under fire over claims of meddling in appointments

Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt over allegations of interference in the appointment of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.

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Outgoing Bangkok governor clear favourite for re-election

Outgoing Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is the clear favourite in the lead up to the Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28, according to an opinion survey.

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Busy day on city campaign trail

Key candidates in the June 28 Bangkok governor race continued to court voters on Saturday, pitching policies that range from public safety and environmental protection to economic revitalisation and transport improvements, as the campaign entered its final stretch.

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BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign

The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

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One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice

Almost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.

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Chadchart denies BMA patronage claim

Recently resigned Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied allegations of corruption, patronage networks, and the sale of civil service positions within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) during his tenure.

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