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Dr. Pichit's Past Win & Current Campaign Support for Dr. Joe

Dr. Pichit's Past Win & Current Campaign Support for Dr. Joe

Matichon•General•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Former Bangkok Governor Dr. Pichit Ratthakul, who won a landslide victory in 1996, has resurfaced to support the candidacy of Dr. Joe Chatchai for governor this election cycle.

  • •Dr. Pichit Ratthakul, a former Governor of Bangkok, reappeared publicly to endorse Dr. Joe Chatchai's gubernatorial bid.
  • •Dr. Pichit previously won the gubernatorial election in 1996 with a significant margin of 768,994 votes.
  • •The article contrasts Dr. Pichit's past electoral experiences, including a loss in 1992 and a win in 1996, with his current support for a new generation of candidates.
  • •Dr. Joe Chatchai, a prospective candidate from the People's Party, is highlighted for his 'creation' focus rather than just 'repair'.

Overview

  • •In 1992, Dr. Pichit Ratthakul ran for Bangkok Governor under the Democrat Party but lost to R.O. Kritsada Arunwong Na Ayutthaya, who secured 363,668 votes.
  • •Dr. Pichit Ratthakul campaigned in 1992 with the slogan 'Bangkok is a large city and must be solved systematically.'
  • •In 1996, Dr. Pichit Ratthakul ran independently with the 'Group of Workers' and was elected Governor of Bangkok with 768,994 votes.
  • •Dr. Pichit's victory in 1996 occurred when there were 29 candidates, including former governors Pol. Lt. Chalerm Sri Muang and R.O. Kritsada Arunwong Na Ayutthaya.
  • •Observers noted that the candidacies of Pol. Lt. Chalerm Sri Muang and R.O. Kritsada Arunwong Na Ayutthaya may have split votes, allowing Dr. Pichit to win.
  • •In late 2021, Dr. Pichit Ratthakul joined Chadchart Sittipunt's campaign team for the May 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election.
  • •Dr. Pichit Ratthakul praised Chadchart Sittipunt as a serious worker who would improve Bangkok.
  • •On May 22, 2026, Dr. Pichit Ratthakul announced his support for Dr. Joe Chatchai, citing his qualifications as a new-generation leader focused on 'creation'.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Pichit Ratthakul
"'Whether Bangkok will begin to change tomorrow depends on you. Give me a chance, please. I want to do this work.'"
‘กรุงเทพฯ จะเริ่มเปลี่ยนแปลงใหม่ในวันพรุ่งนี้หรือไม่ ขึ้นอยู่กับท่าน ให้โอกาสผมนะครับ งานนี้ผมอยากทำ’
Dr. Pichit Ratthakul
"'Bangkok is a large city and must be solved systematically.'"
‘กรุงเทพฯ เป็นเมืองใหญ่ ต้องแก้ไขอย่างเป็นระบบ’

Key Entities

Person

Dr. Pichit Ratthakul(ดร.พิจิตต รัตตกุล)ℹ️
Former Governor of Bangkok who is now campaigning for Dr. Joe Chatchai.
Dr. Joe Chatchai Stavornvichit(ดร.โจ ชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)
Prospective candidate for Governor of Bangkok from the People's Party, endorsed by Dr. Pichit Ratthakul.
Pattaraporn Kengrungreungchai(ภัทราภรณ์ เก่งรุ่งเรืองชัย)
Candidate for Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (SK) for Bang Sue, supported by Dr. Joe Chatchai.
R.O. Kritsada Arunwong Na Ayutthaya(ร.อ.กฤษฎา อรุณวงษ์ ณ อยุธยา)
Former Deputy Governor of Bangkok who lost to Dr. Pichit Ratthakul in the 1996 gubernatorial election.
Pol. Lt. Chalerm Sri Muang(พล.ต.จำลอง ศรีเมือง)ℹ️
Former Governor of Bangkok who competed in the 1996 gubernatorial election, losing to Dr. Pichit Ratthakul.
Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
Governor of Bangkok who was supported by Dr. Pichit Ratthakul in the 2022 election.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Political party fielding Dr. Joe Chatchai as a candidate for Governor of Bangkok.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
Political party under which Dr. Pichit Ratthakul previously ran for Bangkok Governor in 1992.
Group of Workers(กลุ่มมดงาน)
Independent group under which Dr. Pichit Ratthakul successfully ran for Governor of Bangkok in 1996.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The city for which gubernatorial elections are being contested.