Chadchart Leads Bangkok Governor Race, Over 24% Undecided: KPI Poll

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A KPI Poll reveals Chadchart Sittipunt leads the initial Bangkok gubernatorial election with 31.5% support, though a significant 24.1% of voters remain undecided, indicating continued uncertainty in the race.

•Chadchart Sittipunt leads the Bangkok gubernatorial election poll with 31.5% of support.
•A substantial 24.1% of Bangkok residents remain undecided about their vote.
•Independent candidates are leading in the Bangkok City Council (SK) race with 41.6% of support.
•The poll was conducted by the King Prajadhipok Institute between May 22-25, 2026, surveying 1,600 individuals.

Overview

•The King Prajadhipok Institute released the findings of KPI Poll, 22nd edition, titled 'Public Popularity and Direction of the First Round of the BKK Election 69'.
•The survey was conducted between May 22-25, 2026, from residents aged 18 and over across all districts of Bangkok.
•KPI Poll indicates Chadchart Sittipunt leads the Bangkok gubernatorial election with 31.5% of voter intention.
•A significant 24.1% of voters are still undecided or have not made a decision in the gubernatorial election.
•In the Bangkok City Council (SK) election, independent candidates lead with 41.6% of voter intention.
•The election for Governor of Bangkok continues to show high uncertainty despite Chadchart Sittipunt's lead.
•Among those who previously voted for Chadchart in the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, 60.7% still intend to vote for Chadchart.
•The results suggest the upcoming Bangkok election is not just a contest between 'incumbent candidates' and 'new challengers,' but a competition to build confidence in the city's future.

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Key Entities

Organization

KPI Poll

An organization that conducted a poll on the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

King Prajadhipok Institute(สถาบันพระปกเกล้า)ℹ️

An institute that released the findings of the KPI Poll regarding the Bangkok elections.

LINE TODAY

An organization that conducted a portion of the poll related to SK candidates.

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party whose voter base is being analyzed in relation to gubernatorial candidates' support.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party whose voter base is being analyzed in relation to gubernatorial candidates' support.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party whose voter base is being analyzed in relation to gubernatorial candidates' support.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

A political party whose voter base is being analyzed in relation to gubernatorial candidates' support.

Person

Chadchart(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️

The leading candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election poll.

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

A candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election, polling second.

Mrs. Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook(นางมัลลิกา บุญมีตระกูล มหาสุข)