“Teng” Fields “Dr. Joe” for Bangkok Governor, Seeks Trust from Voters

Thairath•Politics•24d ago

Reader Briefing

The People's Party launches its Bangkok governor campaign with candidate 'Dr. Joe,' seeking voter trust and support for city-wide development.

•The People's Party (PPC) has launched its campaign for the Bangkok gubernatorial election.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi, the party leader, announced 'Dr. Joe' as their candidate.
•The party aims to secure votes on June 28, 2026, appealing for trust based on past election performance.
•The campaign focuses on structural problem-solving and improving the quality of life for Bangkok residents.

•The People's Party (PPC) launched its campaign for the Bangkok gubernatorial election.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi, party leader, stated the goal is to communicate the "city's agenda" to Bangkok residents.
•The election bid is set for June 28, 2026, with a campaign launch event held on May 5, 2026.
•The party acknowledges the current governor's strong performance but believes Bangkok can improve.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi appealed for trust from Bangkokians who voted for them in the past two large elections.
•The PPC is presenting a "full team" including the governor candidate, SK team, advisors, and 33 district MPs.
•The campaign video showcased potential candidates for the 50 Bangkok City Council (SK) seats.
•Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi emphasized the vision for Bangkok to be an "easy city for everyone."

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Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi

"We request the opportunity for the party to work on June 28, 2026."

เราขอโอกาสให้พรรคได้เข้าไปทำงานในวันที่ 28 มิถุนายน 2026 นี้

Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi

"I deeply believe that Bangkok can be even better. The city must be a support for those who fall and a tailwind for those ready to move forward."

ผมเชื่อลึกๆ ว่า กทม. ยังดีกว่านี้ได้อีก เมืองต้องเป็นหลังพิงให้คนที่หกล้ม และเป็นลมใต้ปีกให้คนที่พร้อมจะออกเดิน

Teng(“เท้ง”)

Informal reference to Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi, Party Leader of the People's Party.

Dr. Joe("ดร.โจ")

The candidate for Governor of Bangkok fielded by the People's Party.

Natthaphong Ruangpanvutthi(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)

Leader of the People's Party and a key figure in the Bangkok gubernatorial campaign.

Picharn Chawapalawoong(นายพิจารณ์ เชาวพัฒนวงศ์)

Secretary-General of the People's Party.

Wirot Lakkanaadidsorn(นายวิโรจน์ ลักขณาอดิศร)

Deputy Leader of the People's Party.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party fielding a candidate for the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

SK(สก.)

Acronym for Bangkok City Council members, for whom candidates are also being presented.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The city for which the gubernatorial election is being held.