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Bangkok Governor Election 2026 Date Set After Governor's Term Ends

Bangkok Governor Election 2026 Date Set After Governor's Term Ends

Thairath•Politics•7d ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has announced the timeline for the Bangkok Governor election, scheduled for June 28, 2026, following the conclusion of Governor Chat-chai's term.

  • •The current Bangkok Governor, Chat-chai, will see his 4-year term conclude on May 21, 2026.
  • •The Election Commission (กกต.) has approved a plan for synchronized elections for Bangkok Governor, Bangkok City Council, Pattaya Mayor, and Pattaya City Council.
  • •Candidate application period for these positions will be from May 28 to June 1, 2026.
  • •The election for Bangkok Governor and other local positions is set for Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Overview

  • •The term of Bangkok Governor Chat-chai Sithipant will conclude on May 21, 2026.
  • •The Election Commission (กกต.) has approved the plan for managing elections for multiple local positions.
  • •The application period for Bangkok Governor and Pattaya Mayor candidates is set from May 28 to June 1, 2026.
  • •The election day for Bangkok Governor, Bangkok City Council, Pattaya Mayor, and Pattaya City Council is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026.
  • •The elections are being held according to the law on local councillors and executives, B.E. 2019 and its amendments.
  • •Candidates applying with knowledge of disqualifications face imprisonment from 1 to 10 years and a fine from 20,000 to 200,000 baht, with a disqualification from voting rights for 20 years.
  • •Candidates must be Thai nationals by birth, at least 35 years old on election day, and registered residents in Bangkok for at least one year prior to application.
  • •Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent and not be subject to any disqualifying conditions as per Section 50 of the relevant law.

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Key Entities

Person

Chat-chai Sithipant(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธ์)ℹ️
The current Governor of Bangkok whose 4-year term is ending.

Organization

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)ℹ️
The body responsible for approving the election plan and setting application and election dates.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city for which the gubernatorial election is being held.
Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️
A city where synchronized elections for mayor and city council are also being held.

Law

Local Councillors and Executives Election Act B.E. 2019(พระราชบัญญัติการเลือกตั้งสมาชิกสภาท้องถิ่นหรือผู้บริหารท้องถิ่น พ.ศ. 2019)
The legal framework governing local elections in Thailand, under which the Bangkok Governor election is being conducted.