Orange Party Names 'Dr. Joe' for Bangkok Governor, 'Wiroj' Promises Support

MGR Online•Politics•20d ago

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The Poeple's Party has officially announced 'Dr. Joe' as their candidate for Bangkok Governor, with 'Wiroj' pledging his support.

•The People's Party has officially launched 'Dr. Joe' as their candidate for the Bangkok Governor election.
•Party leader 'Wiroj' stated his commitment to supporting the candidate despite facing ongoing legal cases.
•The party aims to fulfill its vision for Bangkok and continues to support its candidates.

Overview

•On May 5, at 5:00 PM, the People's Party held an event titled "Easy Bangkok BY Governor People" at Samyan Mitrtown.
•The People's Party officially introduced 'Dr. Joe' as their candidate for the Bangkok Governor election.
•'Wiroj' stated that his intention is to continue advancing policies for Bangkokians and to build an executive team for the governor election in 2026.
•'Wiroj' mentioned that a Constitutional Court ruling on January 31, 2024, declared their amendment of Article 112 of the Criminal Code invalid.
•Following the court ruling, a complaint was filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on February 2, 2024, accusing 'Wiroj' and his colleagues of severe ethical violations.
•The Constitutional Court ordered the dissolution of the Move Forward Party on August 7, 2024.
•'Wiroj' affirmed his commitment to supporting the People's Party's Bangkok Governor candidate and all Bangkok Council candidates.
•The People's Party announced Mr. Chaiwat Sathavornwichit, a party-list MP and deputy leader, as their candidate for Bangkok Governor.

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Key Quotes

Wiroj Lakkanaadisorn

"Four years passed as quickly as a lie. After May 22, 2022, following the Bangkok governor election, I had the opportunity to discuss with the party executive committee that I intended to continue advancing policies for Bangkokians."

4 ปีผ่านไปไวเหมือนโกหก หลังจากวันที่ 22 พฤษภาคม 2022 หลังการเลือกตั้งผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร ตนมีโอกาสคุยกับคณะกรรมการบริหารพรรคว่า ตนมีความตั้งใจที่จะเดินหน้าทำนโยบายเพื่อคนกรุงเทพฯ ต่อ

Wiroj Lakkanaadisorn

"I confirm that I will still be someone who helps the party, a wingman, a machine, an engine, a crutch for the People's Party Bangkok governor candidate."

ตนยืนยันว่าตนจะยังเป็นคนที่ช่วยเหลือพรรคและเป็นลมใต้ปีก เป็นเครื่องจักร เป็นเครื่องยนต์ เป็นไม้ค้ำให้ผู้สมัครผู้ว่ากรุงเทพฯ ของพรรคประชาชน

Key Entities

Organization

Orange Party(พรรคส้ม)

A political party mentioned in the article.

P.Chon.(ปชน.)

An abbreviation for 'People's Party' (พรรคประชาชน), the political party fielding the candidate.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party that announced 'Dr. Joe' as their candidate for Bangkok Governor.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The judicial body that made rulings affecting the Move Forward Party and its members.

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตประพฤติมิชอบ (ป.ป.ช.))ℹ️

The commission that received a complaint regarding ethical violations by Wiroj and his colleagues.

Move Forward Party(พรรคก้าวไกล)ℹ️

A political party that was ordered to be dissolved by the Constitutional Court.

Person

Dr. Joe(ดร.โจ)

The official Bangkok Governor candidate for the People's Party.

Wiroj(วิโรจน์)ℹ️

Deputy leader of the People's Party and a prominent figure discussing past legal challenges and future support for the party's Bangkok Governor candidate.

Mr. Nuttapong Ruangpanyawut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Party-list MP and leader of the People's Party.

Mr. Picharn Chaowapipatvong(นายพิจารณ์ เชาวพัฒนวงศ์)

Secretary of the People's Party, mentioned in discussions about party strategy.

Bangkok MPs(สส.กทม.)

Members of Parliament representing the Bangkok area, who participated in the event.

Bangkok Metropolitan Council Member (Sk.)(สมาชิกสภากรุงเทพมหานคร (สก.))

Prospective members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council who were introduced.

Mr. Chaiwat Sathavornwichit(นายชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)

Party-list MP and deputy leader of the People's Party, announced as their candidate for Bangkok Governor.

Position

Bangkok Governor(ผู้ว่ากทม.)

The elected official responsible for governing the capital city of Bangkok.

Place

Samyan Mitrtown(ห้างสามย่านมิตรทาวน์)

The location where the People's Party launched its Bangkok Governor candidate.

Law

Article 112 of the Criminal Code(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญามาตรา 112)

A law related to defamation of the monarchy, which was the subject of a court ruling impacting Wiroj and his colleagues.