BMA-Pattaya Officials Meet EC on Transparent Governor Election Rules

Matichon•General•17d ago

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Bangkok and Pattaya officials met with the Election Commission to prepare for upcoming elections and clarify transparent election regulations.

•Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Pattaya City officials met with the Election Commission (EC).
•The meeting aimed to prepare for upcoming elections for Bangkok and Pattaya council members and governors.
•Key topics included asset declarations, campaigning rules, and transparent election management.

•On May 8, officials from Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Pattaya City participated in a preparation meeting for elections.
•The Election Commission (EC) organized a meeting to prepare for the elections of Bangkok and Pattaya council members and governors.
•The terms for elected Bangkok and Pattaya officials will expire on May 21, 2026, necessitating new elections.
•The EC organized the meeting to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the upcoming elections.
•The EC clarified operational guidelines, including election management plans, personnel, equipment, and budget support.
•The meeting also covered rules and laws related to election campaigning and asset declarations for candidates.
•Guidelines were explained regarding the administration of polling stations and the competency development of unit committee members.
•The EC emphasized that all units must operate correctly, transparently, and in accordance with election laws.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️

The administrative body of Bangkok city, a participant in the election preparation meeting.

Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️

The local government entity of Pattaya, participating in election preparation meetings.

Election Commission(กกต.)ℹ️

The body responsible for organizing and overseeing elections in Thailand, which convened the preparation meeting.

Narong Ruangsri(นายณรงค์ เรืองศรี)

Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, who attended the election preparation meeting.

Sa-nguan Boonmee(นายแสวง บุญมี)

Secretary-General of the Election Commission, who presided over the election preparation meeting.

Thanit Tanbuaklee(นายธนิต ตันบัวคลี่)

Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, who attended the election preparation meeting.

Bangkok Metropolitan Council Member(สมาชิกสภากรุงเทพมหานคร)

An elected official position for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, subject to upcoming elections.

Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร)

The chief executive of Bangkok city, whose election is being prepared for.

Pattaya City Council Member(สมาชิกสภาเมืองพัทยา)

An elected official position for the Pattaya City Council, subject to upcoming elections.

Mayor of Pattaya(นายกเมืองพัทยา)

The chief executive of Pattaya city, whose election is being prepared for.

May 21, 2026(21 พ.ค.69)

The date when the terms of current Bangkok and Pattaya elected officials will expire.

May 22, 2022(22 พ.ค.65)

The date when the current Bangkok and Pattaya elected officials were initially elected.

Rules for Transparent Governor Election(กฎ ‘เลือกตั้งผู้ว่าฯ โปร่งใส’)

The regulations and legal framework that will govern the transparent election for the Governor of Bangkok.