Pachanchon targets 30 S.K. seats in Bangkok, acknowledging Chatchart's strong influence.

Matichon•Politics•19d ago

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Pachanchon Party aims to secure at least 30 seats in the upcoming Bangkok Metropolitan Council (S.K.) elections, acknowledging the strong popularity of incumbent Governor Chatchart.

•The Pachanchon Party has set a target of winning at least 30 seats in the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (S.K.) elections.
•The party acknowledges the high satisfaction levels of Bangkok residents with the current Governor, Chatchart Sittipunt.
•Pachanchon believes that having both a supportive Governor and a majority in the S.K. is crucial for effective development of Bangkok.
•The party cited the need for seamless, integrated governance, involving not only S.K. members and the Governor but also their Members of Parliament (MPs) to amend larger laws impacting the city.

Overview

•On May 6, Chaiwat Sathavornvicha stated that the Bangkok gubernatorial election field is not easy due to residents' high satisfaction with Chatchart Sittipunt, but the party still anticipates victory.
•Chaiwat Sathavornvicha resigned as a party-list MP to register as a candidate for Bangkok Governor.
•Pachanchon Party aims to secure at least 30 seats in the upcoming Bangkok Metropolitan Council (S.K.) elections.
•The party acknowledges that Governor Chatchart Sittipunt has performed well, but emphasizes that one individual cannot drive Bangkok's agenda alone.
•Karunphol Plienbuntoeng expressed his expectation that Pachanchon will win no less than 30 S.K. seats to push for important issues.
•The party believes that a strong S.K. majority, coupled with a supportive Governor, is essential for Bangkok's development and to avoid past conflicts.
•Pachanchon Party highlights that their 33 elected MPs in Bangkok can amend larger laws that hinder the city's progress, aiming for a seamless governance model.
•The party views success in Bangkok as a model for national development, demonstrating how the country can progress if Bangkok flourishes under their leadership.

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Key Quotes

Chaiwat Sathavornvicha

"The competition in this field is not easy. We know that Bangkok residents' satisfaction with Mr. Chatchart is high, but we still expect to win."

การแข่งขันในสนามนี้นั้นไม่ง่าย เราทราบดีว่า ความพึงพอใจนายชัชชาติของคนกรุงเทพฯ มีมาก แต่เราก็คาดหวังที่จะชนะ

Karunphol Plienbuntoeng

"So far, Bangkok Governor Mr. Chatchart Sittipunt has performed very well, but Mr. Chatchart alone cannot push forward the Bangkok agenda."

ที่ผ่านมานายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์ ผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร ก็ทำผลงานได้ดีมากๆ แต่นายชัชชาติเพียงคนเดียวไม่สามารถผลักดันวาระกรุงเทพมหานครได้

Karunphol Plienbuntoeng

"We expect to get at least 30 S.K. votes this time to push important issues."

คาดหวังว่า จะได้ส.ก.ครั้งนี้ ไม่ต่ำกว่า 30 เสียง เพื่อผลักดันประเด็นที่สำคัญ

Key Entities

Organization

Pachanchon Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party participating in the Bangkok gubernatorial and Metropolitan Council elections.

Bangkok Metropolitan Council (S.K.)(สมาชิกสภากรุงเทพมหานคร (ส.ก.))

The legislative body for Bangkok, for which the Pachanchon Party aims to win at least 30 seats.

S.K. team and S.S. team(ทีมส.ก.ทีม ส.ส.)

Refers to the collective groups of Bangkok Metropolitan Council members and Members of Parliament from the Pachanchon Party.

Person

Chaiwat Sathavornvicha(นายชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)

A party-list MP and Deputy Leader of the Pachanchon Party who resigned to run for Bangkok Governor.

Chatchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

The current Governor of Bangkok, acknowledged as a strong competitor by the Pachanchon Party.

Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร)

The chief executive of Bangkok, currently held by Chatchart Sittipunt.

MP(ส.ส.)

Member of Parliament in Thailand.

Karunphol(นายกรุณพล)

A representative of the Pachanchon Party who commented on election strategies and gubernatorial performance.

Bangkok MPs(ส.ส.กทม.)

Members of Parliament representing constituencies in Bangkok.

Viroj(นายวิโรจน์)

Mentioned in the context of a legal case (44 MPs) that may affect the party's electoral opportunities.

33 Constituency MPs(ส.ส. 33 เขต)

The number of Members of Parliament representing constituencies in Bangkok for the Pachanchon Party.

Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่ากรุงเทพมหานคร)

The chief executive of Bangkok, currently held by Chatchart Sittipunt.

former S.K. members(ส.ก.เดิม)

Previous members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.

new S.K. members(ส.ก.ใหม่)

Prospective or newly elected members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.

Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) Chairman(นายกอบจ.)

The elected head of a Provincial Administrative Organization, mentioned in the context of representation in Lamphun.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, the focus of the upcoming gubernatorial and Metropolitan Council elections.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพ)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand, the focus of the upcoming gubernatorial and Metropolitan Council elections.

Surrounding Provinces(จังหวัดปริมณฑล)

Provinces adjacent to Bangkok that require cooperative work.

Lamphun(ลำพูน)ℹ️

A province mentioned as an example where the Pachanchon Party has representatives but has not yet achieved significant visibility.

Law

Party-list MP(ส.ส.บัญชีรายชื่อ)

A type of parliamentary seat in Thailand.