A ballot box at a polling station for Bangkok governor on March 3, 2013. (Photo by Pornchai Kittiwongsakul / AFP)

 

Bangkok governor elections used to be held once every four years until the 2014 coup saw national and local votes suspended. Now, expectations are rising ahead of the first gubernatorial election in nine years, as voters scrutinize several strong contenders who have already announced their intentions to join the race.

 

The election is tentatively scheduled for May, according to Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam.

 

Thai PBS World takes a look at the candidates, their campaign promises, and the challenges that lie ahead if they win the vote to become Bangkok’s most powerful official.

 

Election policies of strong contenders

 

Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, who according to the latest public survey is the overwhelming favorite to win, has delivered a policy platform with four main pillars – people, technology, environment, and the economy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-governor-election-candidates-their-policies-and-the-daunting-tasks-awaiting-winner/

 

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We have to ask....is this actually a vote or a tender bid? I think the latter

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, who according to the latest public survey is the overwhelming favorite to win, has delivered a policy platform with four main pillars – people, technology, environment, and the economy.

Is any one of the candidates running on a platform of honesty?

The most daunting task being what? Where to hide all the money? Or How to avoid being investigated for corruption?..........I doubt the most daunting task on their minds is how best to serve the population of Bangkok.