Floods, political tide undermine Bangkok governor

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Floods, political tide undermine Bangkok governor

 

 

Once hailed as the “white knight” who crushed high-profile criminals, Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang is now feeling the pressure of growing political protest coupled with public anger over severe flooding in the capital.

 

Bangkok’s first unelected governor since 1985 is being pressed to step down to make way for a candidate chosen by the city’s residents. At least 75 academics have lent their names to a petition organised by the Campaign for Local Democracy calling for Aswin’s resignation, to pave the way for gubernatorial elections. 

 

Aswin has served as Bangkok governor for the past four years, after being appointed by coup-leader General Prayut Chan-o-cha in 2016. Had he been elected, his four-year tenure would be ending about now. But given that local elections have been suspended since the 2014 military takeover, Aswin looks set to stay in the post for much longer. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/floods-political-tide-undermine-bangkok-governor/

 

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[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Aswin has served as Bangkok governor for the past four years, after being appointed by coup-leader General Prayut Chan-o-cha in 2016. Had he been elected, his four-year tenure would be ending about now. But given that local elections have been suspended since the 2014 military takeover, Aswin looks set to stay in the post for much longer. 

I suggest if the locals don't like him then join the protest march instead of sitting at home doing nothing except whinging.

[Burma Bill]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

is now feeling the pressure

Sinking along with his city!!!