(Photo by PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL / AFP)

 

While opinion polls show Bangkok voters favour independent candidates in the upcoming governor election, observers say the “swing vote” in the capital makes it difficult to predict a winner. Many voters remain undecided up until a few days before polling stations open.

 

The election is expected later this year, though the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has yet to announce the date.

 

This time around, independent candidates have pitched themselves to voters well before those running under party banners. So far, three independents have formally announced their intention to run for governor – former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt, former National Police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda and ex-senator and rights activist Rossana Tositrakul.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sick-of-polarised-politics-bangkok-voters-favour-independent-as-governor-election-looms/

 

 

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

former National Police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda

I believe that the Independence of this particular candidate is doubtful

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

I believe that the Independence of this particular candidate is doubtful

The Independence of all three could be said to be doubtful.

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

I believe that the Independence of this particular candidate is doubtful

Any candidate without a title of Mr, Mrs or Miss is not an Independent.

If a truly independent person won he would probably be brought up on some sort of charges shortly there after and forced out of office.