The Thaiger
Chadchart’s corruption controversy fails to dent poll lead
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Chadchart Sittipunt is poised to win a second term as Bangkok governor, maintaining a commanding poll lead despite mounting questions about transparency and accountability in the final weeks of the campaign. A recent poll by the National Institute of Development Administration places his support at 67.3%, suggesting a potential repeat of his 2022 landslide victory.
Key facts
- More than one million complaints have been processed through the system, including 70% of flooding-related issues.
- Chadchart Sittipunt is poised to win a second term as Bangkok governor, maintaining a commanding poll lead despite mounting questions about transparency and accountability in the final weeks of the campaign
- The election is increasingly a test of the public trust that first brought Chadchart to office
- A key legislative goal is the passage of the proposed BMA Act 2025, which aims to modernise Bangkok’s governance structure and grant greater authority to City Hall
Summary
The election is increasingly a test of the public trust that first brought Chadchart to office. His campaign, running under the slogan “Bangkok Works,” extends initiatives from his first term, focusing on quality of life, economic opportunity, a liveable city, and efficient administration.
Healthcare is a central priority, with plans to expand Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) hospitals to serve 1.3 million people. Urban development pledges include upgrades to pavements, cycling routes, flood management, and environmental measures.