New Bangkok governor carries huge burden of expectations and promises

[webfact]

 

Pursuing an ambitious agenda, Chadchart Sittipunt, 56, is all set to become Bangkok’s first elected governor since the 2014 coup, after receiving a record-high mandate in the May 22 election.

 

The independent candidate on Tuesday (May 31) got the long-awaited nod from the Election Commission to take the reins of the Thai capital.

 

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The new governor secured 1.38 million votes, reflecting his popularity across the political spectrum, but he carries the burden of enormous public expectations as reflected in the massive mandate.

 

The landslide victory also points to the high confidence voters have in his professional competence to manage Bangkok’s economy.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/new-bangkok-governor-carries-huge-burden-of-expectations-and-promises/

 

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[RichardColeman]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

but he carries the burden of enormous public expectations as reflected in the massive mandate.

probably the same as every other politician, promise the world, get your vote, deliver nothing

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The landslide victory also points to the high confidence voters have in his professional competence to manage Bangkok’s economy.

As long as he does something it will be an achievement.

He will have many distractors to deal with, yet it's a step in the right direction.

[hotchilli]

Just now, RichardColeman said:

probably the same as every other politician, promise the world, get your vote, deliver nothing

He's a better choice than the appointed one who just got evicted.

[kingstonkid]

Going to be interesting.  The elephant that was not mentioned is the BTS/MRT issues with money owed and stupid pricing.