Tassanai Buranupakorn Takes Office As Mayor Of Chiang Mai

Tassanai Buranupakorn arrived at the Chiang Mai Municipality Office as the new Mayor of Chiang Mai. Accompanied by his uncle, Boonlert Buranupakorn, President of Chiang Mai Provincial Organization and a cheering red-shirted crowd of Rak Chiang Mai 51 members. Officially approved on the 29th, he revealed at his press conference, after making merit at the spirit house in front of the municipal building, that he hopes to comprise his administration team of both long standing members of the political community as well as the new generation of politicians.

Tassanai did not mention any names as he said he must first introduce his new policies to the Municipal Council. Although, he added, that he did not plan on changing any members of his current team.

-- Chiang Mai Mail Tuesday November 3 - November 9, 2009