Bangkok Governor Election Poll: Hesitation High, Chatchart Leads

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A recent poll shows significant voter indecision in Bangkok's upcoming governor election, with incumbent Chatchart Sittipunt leading but facing a substantial bloc of undecided residents.

•A "Phra Pokklao Poll" survey reveals nearly 24.1% of Bangkok residents are still undecided on their gubernatorial choice.
•Despite this hesitation, incumbent Governor Chatchart Sittipunt leads the race with 31.5% of the vote.
•The poll, conducted between May 22-25, 2026, surveyed 1,600 Bangkok residents aged 18 and above.

Overview

•Between May 22 - 25, 2026, the Institute of Phra Pokklao conducted a survey on public opinion and the direction of the Bangkok election's first round.
•The "Phra Pokklao Poll" found that 24.1% of Bangkok residents remain undecided about their choice for Governor.
•Incumbent Governor Chatchart Sittipunt currently leads with 31.5% of the vote, according to the poll.
•The survey, titled "Public Popularity and the First Round Direction of the Bangkok Election 69," aimed for neutrality and academic standards.
•A total of 1,600 samples were collected from residents aged 18 and above across various districts of Bangkok.
•The poll report highlights that the undecided voter bloc is a crucial variable in determining the election outcome.
•The survey also investigated preferences for Bangkok Metropolitan Council (SK) members, with independent candidates being the most favored.
•The significant number of undecided voters in both the Governor and SK races indicates that the elections are far from decided.

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Key Quotes

Phra Pokklao Poll

"Although the old governor "Chatchart" still leads overall, the proportion of undecided voters remains high, reflecting that the governor election is not yet decided and other candidates have room to clarify policies, performance, image, and confidence in city administration."

แม้ “ชัชชาติ” พ่อเมืองคนเก่ายังมีคะแนนนำในภาพรวม แต่สัดส่วนผู้ที่ยังไม่ตัดสินใจยังสูง สะท้อนว่าสนามผู้ว่า กทm. ยังไม่ปิดเกม ยังมีพื้นที่ให้ผู้สมัครรายอื่นสร้างความชัดเจนด้านนโยบาย ผลงาน ภาพลักษณ์ และความเชื่อมั่นต่อการบริหารเมือง

Phra Pokklao Poll

"Previous vote bases still influence future election trends but do not fully determine them. Significantly, this election may not just be a competition between old and new candidates, but a competition to retain existing bases, attract cross-group support, and persuade undecided voters."

ฐานคะแนนเดิมยังมีผลต่อแนวโน้มการเลือกตั้งครั้งใหม่ แต่ไม่ได้เป็นตัวกำหนดทั้งหมด นัยสำคัญ คือ การเลือกตั้งครั้งนี้อาจไม่ใช่เพียงการแข่งขันระหว่างผู้สมัครเดิมกับผู้สมัครใหม่ แต่เป็นการแข่งขันเพื่อรักษาฐานเดิม ดึงฐานข้ามกลุ่ม และโน้มน้าวกลุ่มที่ยังไม่ตัดสินใจ

Key Entities

Organization

Phra Pokklao Poll(พระปกเกล้าโพล)

A poll conducted by the Institute of Phra Pokklao to gauge public opinion on the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

Institute of Phra Pokklao(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)ℹ️

The institution responsible for conducting the 'Phra Pokklao Poll' on Bangkok's political landscape.

Person

Chatchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

The incumbent Governor of Bangkok and current frontrunner in the gubernatorial election according to the Phra Pokklao Poll.

Dr. Joe Chaiwat Sathavornwijit(ดร.โจ ชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)

A candidate for Governor of Bangkok who is polling second behind Chatchart Sittipunt.

Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook(มัลลิกา บุญมีตระกูล มหาสุข)