Anucha Confident with Ballot Number 5, Faces Chadchart in Governor Race

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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Anucha Burapachaisri of the Democrat Party feels fortunate to have drawn ballot number 5 for the Bangkok gubernatorial election, aligning with his five key campaign policies, and states he is not worried about competing against former governor Chadchart.

•Anucha Burapachaisri, a Bangkok governor candidate for the Democrat Party, is optimistic about his campaign after drawing ballot number 5.
•The number 5 is significant as it corresponds to his five main election policies.
•Anucha expressed no concern about competing with former governor Chadchart and emphasized a positive, non-attacking campaign approach.
•Anucha and 50 Democrat Party SKor (City Councillor) candidates visited the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine for blessings before campaigning.

Overview

•On May 28, 2026, Anucha Burapachaisri, a candidate for Bangkok Governor for the Democrat Party, drew ballot number 5.
•Anucha Burapachaisri stated he was very lucky to draw number 5, as it would simplify campaign efforts.
•Anucha Burapachaisri gathered Bangkok Governor candidate ballot number and five key campaign policies.
•Anucha Burapachaisri believes ballot number 5 will make it easy to campaign by waving and greeting the public.
•Anucha Burapachaisri stated that he does not feel burdened by competing with former governor Chadchart.
•Anucha Burapachaisri, along with 50 Democrat Party SKor candidates, visited the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine.
•The Democrat Party will deploy 50 SKor candidates across 50 districts to campaign and promote their respective ballot numbers.

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Key Quotes

Anucha Burapachaisri

"Very lucky to draw number 5, as it will be easy for campaigning in areas. I can wave goodbye and greet the people with waving hands. Hello number 5, please choose Anucha. This is very easy for campaigning."

โชคดีมากที่จับได้เบอร์ 5 เพราะจะเป็นการง่ายในการลงพื้นที่รณรงค์หาเสียงจะได้โบกมือบ๊ายบายทักทายพี่น้องประชาชนด้วยมือที่โบกไปมา ฮัลโหลเบอร์ 5 ขอให้เลือกอนุชา อย่างนี้ง่ายมากในการหาเสียง

Anucha Burapachaisri

"I don't feel burdened. This candidacy is not to criticize or attack anyone, but to offer creative choices to the people."

ไม่ได้รู้สึกหนักใจ และการลงสมัครครั้งนี้ไม่ได้มาเพื่อตำหนิ หรือโจมตีใคร แต่มาเพื่อเสนอทางเลือกที่สร้างสรรค์ให้กับประชาชน

Key Entities

Person

Anucha(อนุชา)

Bangkok gubernatorial candidate for the Democrat Party who drew ballot number 5.

Chadchart(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️

Former Bangkok governor and a competitor for the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่าฯ กทม.)

The elected official responsible for governing Bangkok.

SKor(สก.)

City Councillor candidates for the Democrat Party in the Bangkok election.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

Political party fielding Anucha Burapachaisri as their candidate for Bangkok Governor.

Place

Bangkok City Pillar Shrine(ศาลหลักเมือง)ℹ️

A significant religious and cultural site in Bangkok visited by political candidates for good fortune.

Timeline

May 28, 2026(28 พฤษภาคม 2026)

The date of the candidate draw and subsequent campaigning activities.