Chatchart's 60 Years: From Strongest Minister to Governor Bid Again
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Key Quotes
"I always tell my team that when they complain, it doesn't mean we're bad, but it means the people are starting to trust us."
ผมบอกทีมงานเสมอว่า ที่เขาบ่นมา ไม่ได้หมายความว่าเราไม่ดีนะ แต่หมายความว่า ประชาชนเริ่มไว้ใจเรา
"When you go study, don't stress too much, rest a lot. And there's no obligation to return to government service, as you can benefit the nation from anywhere."
ไปเรียนก็อย่าไปเครียดมาก ให้พักผ่อนมากๆ และไม่ได้บังคับให้ต้องกลับมารับราชการ เพราะอยู่ที่ไหนก็ทำประโยชน์ให้ประเทศชาติได้เหมือนกัน
Key Entities
Person
Current Governor of Bangkok and a former Minister of Transport.
Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร)
The elected official responsible for the administration of Bangkok.
Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau(ผบช.น.)
Former title held by Chatchart's father, Pol. Gen. Saneh Sittipunt.
Pol. Gen. Saneh Sittipunt(พล.ต.อ.เสน่ห์ สิทธิพันธุ์)
Former Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau and father of Chatchart Sittipunt.
Mrs. Jittjarung Sittipunt(นางจิตต์จรุง สิทธิพันธุ์)
Mother of Chatchart Sittipunt.
Chanchai Sittipunt(ฉันชาย สิทธิพันธุ์)
Twin brother of Chatchart Sittipunt and Director of Chulalongkorn Hospital.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preechaya Sittipunt(รศ.ดร.ปรีชญา สิทธิพันธุ์)
Older sister of Chatchart Sittipunt and former lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University.
'Saen Dee' Saenpiti Sittipunt(‘แสนดี’ แสนปิติ สิทธิพันธุ์)
Son of Chatchart Sittipunt, who has a congenital hearing impairment.
Dr. Panitsorn Chamnarnwech(ดร.ผณิตศร ชำนาญเวช)
An individual who provided guidance to Chatchart Sittipunt upon his return from studies.
Pongsak (Raktapongpaisarn)(นายพงษ์ศักดิ์ (รักตพงศ์ไพศาล))
Former Minister of Transport who Chatchart Sittipunt assisted in a technical capacity.
Santi (Prompath)(นายสันติ (พร้อมพัฒน์))
Former Minister of Transport who Chatchart Sittipunt assisted with cabinet-related analyses.
Former Prime Minister of Thailand who offered Chatchart Sittipunt a ministerial position.
Gen. Sukampol (Suwannathat)(ท่านสุกำพล (สุวรรณทัต))
Minister of Defence who knew Chatchart Sittipunt and may have influenced his political appointment.
Kittiratt Na Ranong(นายกิตติรัตน์ ณ ระนอง)
Former Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, serving as a counterpart to Chatchart Sittipunt in economic strategy.
Prasert Chongsuman(นายประภัสร์ จงสงวน)
Former Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, working with Chatchart Sittipunt on rail system policy.
Organization
The Election Commission of Thailand, responsible for overseeing elections.
Traffy Fondue(ทราฟฟี่ ฟองดูว์)
A digital platform used by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for citizen feedback and complaint reporting.
The BTS Group Holdings, a major infrastructure and property development company in Thailand, involved in the Bangkok Mass Transit System.
An American university where Chatchart Sittipunt completed his Master's degree in Public Policy.
Ananda Mahidol Foundation Scholarship(ทุนอานันทมหิดล)
A prestigious scholarship awarded to Thai students for overseas studies, which Chatchart Sittipunt received for his graduate studies.
Sathit Chulalongkorn University School(โรงเรียนสาธิตจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)
A school where Chatchart Sittipunt completed his secondary education.
A school where Chatchart Sittipunt completed his secondary education.
A university in Thailand where Chatchart Sittipunt obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees and later taught as a lecturer.
An American university where Chatchart Sittipunt obtained a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structures).
An American university where Chatchart Sittipunt obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structures).
A Thai newspaper, which conducted an interview with Chatchart Sittipunt in 2012 (2012).
A political group involved in street protests in Thailand, whose demonstrations Chatchart Sittipunt observed in 2010 (2010).
A government ministry responsible for transportation infrastructure and policy, where Chatchart Sittipunt served as Minister.
The executive body of the Thai government, whose matters Chatchart Sittipunt analyzed.
An architectural and engineering firm where Chatchart Sittipunt worked as a structural engineer in the USA.
A real estate developer where Chatchart Sittipunt served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Better Bangkok group(กลุ่ม Better Bangkok)
A group co-founded by Chatchart Sittipunt aimed at improving Bangkok.
CNR
A manufacturer (likely China CNR Corporation) from whom 8 express train sets were purchased during Chatchart Sittipunt's ministry.
Peace Keeping Command (KOR ROS)(กองอำนวยการรักษาความสงบเรียบร้อย (กอ.รส.))
An entity that organized meetings during the period following the 2014 (2014) coup d'état in Thailand.
National Strategy Committee for Competitiveness(คณะกรรมการจัดทำยุทธศาสตร์ชาติด้านการสร้างความสามารถในการแข่งขัน)
A committee Chatchart Sittipunt was appointed to and subsequently resigned from.
Place
A major railway station in Bangkok, whose design was modified under Chatchart Sittipunt's tenure to accommodate high-speed trains.
Law
Dark Red Line(สายสีแดงเข้ม)
A railway line in Bangkok where the design was changed from 3 to 4 tracks during Chatchart Sittipunt's term as Minister.
PM2.5ℹ️
Particulate matter air pollution that has seen a 50% reduction in 'orange' days (exceeding standards) in Bangkok.
Policy
Bangkok 9 Qualities(กรุงเทพฯ 9 ดี)
Chatchart Sittipunt's policy platform for his second Bangkok gubernatorial campaign, covering nine dimensions of urban living.