Popular ex-police chief Chakthip gunning to become Bangkok governor

[webfact]

Popular ex-police chief Chakthip gunning to become Bangkok governor

 

 

Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda has never held a political post let alone contested for one. Yet, his entry in the upcoming Bangkok governor’s race – if confirmed – will send a chill down the spines of any seasoned politician interested in contesting the same election.

 

Earlier this month, Chakthip revealed he was thinking of jumping into the gubernatorial race and already had policies in mind. “I have not yet made a final decision, though. I also don’t know at this point if I will run as an independent or under a party’s banner,” he said.

 

Several political parties were trying to woo Chakthip even before he retired as national police chief on September 30. It is widely reported that the top cop is a target of Democrat, Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharath parties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/popular-ex-police-chief-chakthip-gunning-to-become-bangkok-governor/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-12-09

 

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[Thaiwrath]

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda has never held a political post let alone contested for one.

 

I think that is par for the course in Thailand, ask the head of the current government !

[smedly]

36 minutes ago, webfact said:

Popular ex-police chief Chakthip

Popular ?

 

Who says 

 

Wasn't he running the Thai FA - he didn't know anything about football either

[yellowboat]

He is quite the UberMan.  Wonder how fast he will sell out the good people of Bangkok?   Can't be any worse than the guy in charge now:  He was not aware of any prostitution occurring around Lumpini Park.????

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda has never held a political post let alone contested for one. Yet, his entry in the upcoming Bangkok governor’s race – if confirmed – will send a chill down the spines of any seasoned politician interested in contesting the same election.

Will he run under the alias :Wild Bill Hickock" ?

[Caldera]

Popular with whom? Eligible Bangkok voters? Sounds like a stretch!

 

[Pique Dard]

why was he so popular?

[Susco]

Isn't that the guy who has been in jail in Japan? Guess he wasn't that popular over there.

 

And wasn't he also involved in some money laundering with a massage parlour, of which the owners are still fugitives?

[joebrown]

22 hours ago, smedly said:

Popular ?

 

Who says 

 

Wasn't he running the Thai FA - he didn't know anything about football either

The ex cop running the Thai FA is Somyot Poompanmoung infamous for his part in the Koh Tao murders investigation.

[worgeordie]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

Popular ex-police chief Chakthip gunning to become Bangkok governor

I hope that is not the way he is thinking of getting rid of anyone

that stands against him.????

regards Worgeordie