Sakolthee Reveals More Bangkok Governor Candidates and Finalizes SK Nominees

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Democrat Party's Sakolthee Pattiyakul outlines election strategy, hinting at a business-focused Bangkok gubernatorial candidate and confirming all SK nominees.

•Sakolthee Pattiyakul, a key figure in the Democrat Party, revealed plans to announce all 50 Bangkok Metropolitan Council (SK) candidates.
•The party is considering a businessperson as a potential candidate for the Bangkok governor election.
•Sakolthee expressed confidence in the Democrat Party's increased strength and potential to win multiple seats in the upcoming Bangkok elections.

Overview

•On May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Mr. Sakolthee Pattiyakul, an MP and Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party, provided an update on the selection of Bangkok Metropolitan Council (SK) candidates.
•Mr. Sakolthee stated that the Democrat Party will announce the names of SK candidates for all 50 districts this evening, following a party executive meeting.
•Sakolthee hinted that the list of candidates for Bangkok Governor includes businesspeople, a decision partly influenced by Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva.
•The Democrat Party has already approved 45 SK candidate nominations and finalized the remaining 5 candidates (Sai Mai, Bang Khen, Dusit, Nong Khaem, and Bang Na districts) earlier today.
•The party currently has 12-13 incumbent SK members and is considering former SK members and those from the Pheu Thai and People Party who have expressed interest.
•Sakolthee believes the Democrat Party is stronger in the upcoming Bangkok elections due to the return of Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva as party leader and increased popularity in the capital.
•The announcement of the Bangkok gubernatorial candidate is scheduled for mid-May.
•Sakolthee acknowledged the current Bangkok Governor, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, as a strong opponent but highlighted areas where the current administration has fallen short, such as CCTV installation and feeder transport systems.

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Key Quotes

Sakolthee Pattiyakul

"Hinting at more Bangkok Governor candidates, including businesspeople."

แย้มเพิ่ม แคนดิเดตผู้ว่าฯ กทม. เป็นนักธุรกิจ

Sakolthee Pattiyakul

"Confident that we can win in many districts."

มั่นใจปักธงได้หลายเขต

Sakolthee Pattiyakul

"The Democrat Party is stronger in this Bangkok election."

การเลือกตั้งกรุงเทพมหานครครั้งนี้พรรคประชาธิปัตย์มีความเข้มแข็งมากขึ้น

Sakolthee Pattiyakul

"The incumbent champion is indeed formidable."

แชมป์เก่าก็น่ากลัวอยู่แล้ว

Sakolthee Pattiyakul

"We have done our homework extensively."

เราทำการบ้านมาเยอะ

Sakolthee Pattiyakul

"Is Mr. Chadchart truly independent? Those in the know are well aware of which political party backs him."

นายชัชชาติอิสระจริงหรือไม่ ซึ่งคนในวงการทราบกันดีอยู่แล้วว่ามีพรรคการเมืองไหนหนุนหลัง

Key Entities

Person

Sakolthee Pattiyakul(สกลธี ภัททิยกุล)ℹ️

Member of Parliament (List-Rostered), Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party, responsible for Bangkok affairs.

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

Former Prime Minister of Thailand and former leader of the Democrat Party, whose return is seen as strengthening the party.

Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

The current Governor of Bangkok and a formidable opponent in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

Political party fielding candidates for the Bangkok Governor and SK elections.

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party whose former SK members are being considered by the Democrat Party.

People Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party whose former SK members are being considered by the Democrat Party.

Position

Bangkok Governor(ผู้ว่าฯ กทม.)

The elected head of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

Abbreviation/Title

SK(สก.)

Refers to members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.