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Chatchat's Final Meeting: Strict Transition 'No Idling'

Chatchat's Final Meeting: Strict Transition 'No Idling'

Prachachat•General•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Outgoing Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt conducts a final meeting, ordering strict adherence to regulations during the transitional period and emphasizing neutrality in upcoming elections.

  • •Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt held his final meeting (5/2026) before his term ends on May 21, 2026.
  • •He emphasized 6 key points for the transition, including 'no idling' and maintaining neutrality in elections.
  • •Chatchart assessed his performance as 5 points and his team's as 8 points, thanking them for their work over 4 years.

Overview

  • •On May 7, 2026, Chatchart Sittipunt chaired the 5/2026 meeting of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) heads, his last before his term concludes on May 21, 2026.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt stated that his self-assessment for work performance is 5 points, while his team received 8 points, due to their efforts over four years.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt instructed district offices to continue assisting the homeless by inviting them to Baan Im Jai, which has capacity for over 100 individuals, emphasizing understanding over force.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt ordered the city inspectors to increase patrols to maintain sidewalk order and prevent illegal street vending during the transition period.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt directed a review of chronic flood-prone areas, especially those with ongoing construction, and ordered the dredging of canals and pipes to mitigate flooding.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt expressed concern over the impact of the Thonburi wastewater treatment project on residents, including mosquito issues, wastewater, and structural damage to homes, and ordered district directors to visit affected citizens.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt mandated all district offices to scrutinize the registration and birth notification process for foreigners, especially in light of recent irregularities, to prevent duty breaches.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt stressed the importance of strict neutrality for all BMA officials and personnel during the upcoming Bangkok Governor and City Councilor elections.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt warned against any claims that the new administration would permit the resumption of unauthorized street vending during the transition.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt's term as Governor of Bangkok is scheduled to end on May 21, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Chatchart Sittipunt
"'No idling'."
“ห้ามเกียร์ว่าง”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"'Remain neutral in elections'."
“วางตัวเป็นกลางเลือกตั้ง”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"'The last meeting before the term ends on May 21st'."
“ที่ประชุมครั้งสุดท้ายก่อนครบวาระในวันที่ 21 พฤษภาคมนี้”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"'For my work performance, I give myself 5 points, but my team gets 8 points'."
“สำหรับคะแนนการทำงาน ตนให้คะแนนตัวเอง 5 คะแนน แต่ให้ทีมงาน 8 คะแนน”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"'Do not claim that the new administration will allow them to sell again'."
“ห้ามแอบอ้างว่าผู้บริหารชุดใหม่จะอนุญาตให้กลับมาขายได้”

Key Entities

Person

Chatchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
The outgoing Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration who presided over a final strategic meeting.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The municipal government of Bangkok, whose department heads attended the final meeting.

Place

Baan Im Jai(บ้านอิ่มใจ)
A facility for the homeless in Bangkok that has available capacity.