Governor Chadchart announces one-year work results

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Yesterday (13 Jun) marks Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s one year in office. The governor has used the occasion to announce the results of his work, adding that he was looking to amend the law so Bangkok City Hall would have more power over tax collection.

 

Chadchart asserted that after 365 days in office, he was still enjoying his work and had “more than enough energy” left to continue performing in the capacity of Bangkok governor.

 

He noted that his 1-year work results stemmed from the cooperation of his team as well as the residents of Bangkok and partner networks, saying that the cooperation among these entities enabled work to be seamless.

 

The governor elaborated that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) fiscal 2023 budget had already been concluded when he entered office in June last year. Budgets that funded the current City Hall team’s policies started to be distributed in earnest afterward when 9 billion baht of additional funds were secured.

 

Chadchart said the public can inspect his team’s undertakings at the http://openpolicy.bangkok.go.th website.

 

According to the governor, 5 main agendas were initially pursued by his administration, with efforts having been made to address longstanding underlying problems. He noted that these underlying “capillaries” help to make the main “arteries” of Bangkok strong.

 

BMA civil servants had to adapt to a public-centered mindset change and greater engagement with the Bangkok public. Senior officials had to perform as role models for their subordinates. Technology such as Open Data, online permits issuance and telemedicine was used to increase efficiency and transparency.

 

Chadchart added that BMA executives also had to change their mindset about transfers and appointments, for the purpose of greater fairness, as well as avoid under-the-table fees collection.

 

 

by Namo Vananupong

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230614090605635

 

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Governor Chadchart gives himself 5 out of 10 for his first year in office

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has given himself 5 out of 10 for his performance during his first year in office, saying that, of the 226 policies that were outlined during his election campaign, 211 have been implemented.

 

Speaking to the media on his first anniversary in office Tuesday, Chadchart explained that, if he had given himself more than 5 out of 10, it would be more difficult for him to make improvements. He also thanked his staff for their cooperation and support in turning policies into action.

 

He said that he envisages a change in the working style of city officials, to be more people-centred, by improving their efficiency, starting with the administrators, through the application of technology and information and embracing transparency and seeking cooperation from all stakeholders. 

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/governor-chadchart-gives-himself-5-out-of-10-for-his-first-year-in-office/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-14

 

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[jacko45k]

Then he should resign, it's a failing grade. 

[bamnutsak]

There is very little that he can do. He has little to no power, and serves under the Minster of the Interior and the PM. The police of course report directly to the PM.

 

All he can do is slap a new coat of paint on the old bird, and hope she keeps flying. And push the big issues down the road for someone else to deal with.

 

Amazingly he is only one of the two directly elected officials in Thailand. The other being the mayor of Pattaya. That's Thai-style democracy.