Chadchart Sittipunt's landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in Bangkok on May 22 has helped restore hope that the political divisions which have riven society for nearly two decades may be drawing to a close.
The result serves as a huge victory for people of a moderate political stance. By throwing their support behind Mr Chadchart, who ran as a non-partisan candidate, voters made it clear they are fed up with colour-coded conflicts and long-standing confrontations with no end in sight.
