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Bangkok Governor Election: 16 Candidates Register, 241 District Council Candidates Apply on Day 1

Bangkok Governor Election: 16 Candidates Register, 241 District Council Candidates Apply on Day 1

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok's gubernatorial and district council elections saw significant registration on their opening day.

  • •On May 28, 2026, 16 individuals registered to run for Bangkok Governor.
  • •Out of the 16 gubernatorial candidates, 3 belonged to political parties, and the rest were independents.
  • •A total of 241 candidates registered for the 50 Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMA) seats.
  • •Khlong Sam Wa district had the highest number of BMA candidates with 10.
  • •Khlong Toei district had the lowest number of BMA candidates with 2.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported the number of candidates for Governor and Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMA) after the first day of registration.
  • •On May 28, 2026, a total of 16 individuals registered to run for Governor of Bangkok.
  • •On May 28, 2026, 3 out of the 16 Bangkok Governor candidates were affiliated with political parties, with the remainder being independent.
  • •On May 28, 2026, a total of 241 candidates registered for the 50 seats in the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMA).
  • •Khlong Sam Wa district had the highest number of BMA candidates with 10, resulting in strong competition for those seats.
  • •Khlong Toei district had the lowest number of BMA candidates with 2, indicating less competition for that seat.

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Key Entities

Organization

Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council(สก.)
Members elected to represent districts within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
The political party of Anucha Burapachaisri, a candidate for Governor of Bangkok.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
The political party of Chaiwat Sathavarawijit, a candidate for Governor of Bangkok.
Economy Party(พรรคเศรษฐกิจ)
The political party of Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanteap Sesavej, a candidate for Governor of Bangkok.

Place

Khlong Sam Wa(คลองสามวา)ℹ️
A district in Bangkok that had the highest number of candidates for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.
Khlong Toei(คลองเตย)ℹ️
A district in Bangkok that had the lowest number of candidates for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.

Person

M.L. Korkasiwat Kasemศรี(ม.ล.กรกสิวัฒน์ เกษมศรี)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Somchai La-Lert(นายสมัย ละเลิศ)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Pongsak Phuapornphong(นายพงษ์ศักดิ์ พัวพรพงษ์)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Prathet Watcharachokkasem(นายประทีป วัชรโชคเกษม)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri(นายอนุชา บูรพชัยศรี)ℹ️
A candidate for Governor of Bangkok affiliated with the Democrat Party.
Mr. Pisal Kittiyawamarn(นายพิศาล กิตติเยาวมาลย์)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Phasapong Chaiwirinyawanich(นายภาสพงศ์ ไชยวิริญะวาณิชย์)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Veeravote Luprasitsakul(นายวีรพจน์ ลือประสิทธิ์สกุล)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Chaiwat Sathavarawijit(นายชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)
A candidate for Governor of Bangkok affiliated with the People's Party.
Mr. Prayoon Krongyot(นายประยูร ครองยศ)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanteap Sesavej(พล.ต.ท.ชาญเทพ เสสะเวช)
A candidate for Governor of Bangkok affiliated with the Economy Party.
Mr. Khomsan Phunwichatikul(นายคมสัน พันธุ์วิชาติกุล)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mrs. Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook(นางมัลลิกา บุญมีตระกูล มหาสุข)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Mr. Olar Thongtrattrakoon(นายโอฬาร ตั้งตราตระกูล)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.
Ms. Srirat Changpetch(นางสาวศรีรัฏฐ์ ช่างเพ็ชร์)
An independent candidate registered for the Governor of Bangkok election.