Chatchart's Farewell: Urges Civil Servants Not to Idle, Rates Self 5, Team 8

Matichon•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Concluding his term, Bangkok Governor Chatchart urges civil servants to remain active and neutral during the transition, citing his team's strong performance.

•Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt held his final meeting before his term ends, delivering parting remarks to city officials.
•He emphasized the importance of civil servants remaining active and politically neutral during the upcoming election period.
•Chatchart rated his own performance at 5 points but praised his team with a score of 8 points for their efforts.

Overview

•On May 7, 2026, Governor Chatchart Sittipunt chaired the 5th/2026 meeting of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) agency heads at Rattanakosin Room, City Hall.
•This meeting was the last one before Governor Chatchart's term concludes on May 21, 2026.
•Governor Chatchart stated that civil servants must 'not idle their gears' and 'maintain neutrality' during the transition period.
•Governor Chatchart urged the District Offices to continue inviting homeless individuals to Baan Im Jai, which has space for over 100 more people.
•Street vending regulations are to be strictly enforced using existing guidelines to prevent loopholes during the executive transition.
•Governor Chatchart instructed for a review of recurring flood spots, especially those near construction sites, and to expedite drain and canal clearing.
•BMA department heads were tasked with thoroughly surveying birth registration processes for foreign nationals to prevent oversights.
•Governor Chatchart stressed the importance of civil servants and personnel maintaining strict neutrality in the upcoming gubernatorial and Bangkok council elections.

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Key Quotes

Chatchart Sittipunt

"Don't idle your gears and maintain neutrality in the election."

ห้ามเกียร์ว่าง-วางตัวเป็นกลางเลือกตั้ง

Chatchart Sittipunt

"Thank you to everyone who has worked well together, and please continue working for the greatest benefit of the people."

ขอบคุณทุกคนที่ช่วยกันทำงานมาอย่างดี และขอให้ทำงานอย่างต่อเนื่องต่อไปเพื่อประโยชน์สูงสุดของประชาชน

Chatchart Sittipunt

"Don't be attached to people; Bangkok must continue to develop."

อย่ายึดติดกับคน กทม. ต้องพัฒนาต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Chatchart(ชัชชาติ)ℹ️

Outgoing Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) who delivered a farewell address and set priorities for the transition period.

Chatchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) delivering his final address before the end of his term.

Torsak Chotimongkol(นายต่อศักดิ์ โชติมงคล)

Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration who commented on the administration's achievements over the past four years.

Jakkapan Phiewngua(นายจักกพันธุ์ ผิวงา)

Deputy Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration who emphasized the importance of career civil servants for continuity.

Wishnu Sap Sompol(นายวิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล)

Deputy Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration who stressed continuous development over individual tenure.

Tawida Kamolwet(นางสาวทวิดา กมลเวชช)

Deputy Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration who shared Governor Chatchart's philosophy of working as if for a single term and mentioned her future role as a 'lovely citizen' monitoring the city via Traffy Fondue.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The governmental body whose agency heads attended the final meeting chaired by Governor Chatchart Sittipunt.

Drainage and Sewerage Department(สำนักการระบายน้ำ)

BMA department tasked with overseeing drainage projects and ensuring contractors adhere to standards.

Place

Bangkok City Hall (Sao Ching Cha)(ศาลาว่าการกรุงเทพมหานคร (เสาชิงช้า))

The location where the final meeting of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration agency heads was held.

Baan Im Jai(บ้านอิ่มใจ)

A facility in Bangkok ready to accommodate over 100 homeless individuals.