‘Cave rescue’ governor will not stand in Bangkok’s gubernatorial election

[snoop1130]

Photo by YE AUNG THU / AFP

 

Narongsak Osottanakorn, former governor of Chiang Rai province, who shot to fame for his leading role in the dramatic operation to rescue 12 young footballers and their coach from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai in 2018, broke his silence today (Tuesday) to end speculation that he may contest Bangkok gubernatorial election.

 

Currently the governor of Pathum Thani province, he told a press conference that he has decided to stay in civil service until his retirement, saying that he can devote himself to his work wherever he is and he wants to do his best “while wearing the hat of a civil servant and will retire with dignity.”

 

Narongsak said that, throughout his career as a governor, he has moved his residence from one province to another and, today, he is in Pathum Thani, which makes it impossible for him to stand in Bangkok’s gubernatorial election next year.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cave-rescue-governor-will-not-stand-in-bangkoks-gubernatorial-election/

 

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[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Currently the governor of Pathum Thani province, he told a press conference that he has decided to stay in civil service until his retirement, saying that he can devote himself to his work wherever he is and he wants to do his best “while wearing the hat of a civil servant and will retire with dignity.”

Do I detect a veiled "dig" ?

[Eric Loh]

A snub no doubt or one finger up to Prayut for demoting him from Governor of Chiangmai to a smaller Phayao province after he gained notoriety embarrassing the Home Minister.