Big preparations underway for Bangkok’s first governor, council elections in many years

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Analysts say Bangkok’s by-election will be a test of rival parties’ popularity with voters ahead of the election for Bangkok governor later this year.

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set aside about 343 million baht for the holding of the Bangkok gubernatorial and city councillor elections on May 22nd, the first such elections in nine and 12 years respectively, and will deploy about 170,000 officials and others for the elections, said BMA Permanent Secretary Khachit Chatchavanich today (Monday).

 

He said that the manpower has already undergone six training sessions and is now well prepared to carry out their responsibilities.

 

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[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has set aside about 343 million baht for the holding of the Bangkok gubernatorial and city councillor elections on May 22nd, the first such elections in nine and 12 years respectively

Lets hope people vote wisely and Bangkok gets a mayor that can do what's needed.