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Varanchai runs for Governor 8th time, criticizes vendor crackdown.

Varanchai runs for Governor 8th time, criticizes vendor crackdown.

Matichon•General•8d ago

Reader Briefing

Veteran politician Varanchai Chokchana announces his eighth bid for Bangkok governor, promising elected district directors and critiquing the current administration's handling of street vendors.

  • •Varanchai Chokchana has declared his intention to run for Bangkok Governor for an eighth time.
  • •His key policy proposal is to implement elections for district directors to foster competition in public service.
  • •He criticizes the current administration under Governor Chatchart Sittiphan for being overly strict on street vendors, impacting their livelihoods.
  • •Varanchai previously ran for governor in 1990 and 2022.

Overview

  • •On May 5, at approximately 7:30 PM, Varanchai Chokchana, a former candidate for Governor of Bangkok seven times, gave an interview.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana announced his readiness to run for Governor this time, marking his eighth candidacy.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana's main policy is to promote the 'election of district directors' in order to create competition in working for the people across all 50 districts.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana's slogan for this candidacy is 'Add wheels, but don't add cars'.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana stated that corruption has been found in the organization during Khun Chatchart's four-year term.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana commented that while sidewalks were reclaimed, vendors are facing livelihood problems, and more balance is needed.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana ran for Governor of Bangkok for the first time in 1990, receiving 13,143 votes.
  • •Varanchai Chokchana last ran for Governor of Bangkok in 2022, receiving 1,128 votes, with Khun Chatchart Sittiphan being elected.

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Key Quotes

Varanchai Chokchana
"I am ready to run for governor this time, which will be the eighth time in my life."
เตรียมพร้อมลงสมัครผู้ว่าฯ ในครั้งนี้ ซึ่งจะเป็นครั้งที่ 8 ในชีวิตของตน
Varanchai Chokchana
"The main policy is to push for the 'election of district directors' to create competition in working for the people in all 50 districts."
นโยบายหลักคือ ผลักดันให้มีการ ‘เลือกตั้งผู้อำนวยการเขต’ เพื่อให้เกิดการแข่งขันกันทำงานเพื่อประชาชนทั้ง 50 เขต
Varanchai Chokchana
"The slogan for this candidacy is 'Add wheels, but don't add cars'."
ส่วนคำขวัญสำหรับการลงสมัครในครั้งนี้คือคือ ‘จงเพิ่มล้อ แต่อย่าเพิ่มรถ’
Varanchai Chokchana
"For the past 4 years under Khun Chatchart, corruption has still been found in the organization."
สำหรับ 4 ปีของคุณชัชชาติ ยังพบว่ามีการคอร์รัปชั่นในองค์กร
Varanchai Chokchana
"The sidewalks were reclaimed, but vendors are facing livelihood problems, so more balance is desired."
ได้คืนพื้นที่ทางเท้า แต่ผู้ค้าประสบปัญหาการทำมาหากิน จึงอยากให้สร้างความสมดุลมากกว่านี้

Key Entities

Person

Varanchai(วรัญชัย)
A politician announcing his eighth bid for Bangkok Governor, advocating for elected district directors and critiquing current street vendor policy.
Mr. Varanchai Chokchana(นายวรัญชนะ โชคชนะ)
An individual who has run for Governor of Bangkok seven times previously and is now announcing his eighth candidacy.
Governor of Bangkok(ผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานคร)
The elected official for the city of Bangkok, a position Varanchai Chokchana is seeking for the eighth time.
Dr. Joe Chaiwat Sathavornvichit(ดร. โจ ชัยวัฒน์ สถาวรวิจิตร)
A prospective candidate for Governor of Bangkok from the People's Party, whose announcement preceded Varanchai's interview.
District Director(ผู้อำนวยการเขต)
A position Varanchai Chokchana proposes to be elected, as part of his policy to foster competition in public service across Bangkok's 50 districts.
Khun Chatchart(คุณชัชชาติ)
The current Governor of Bangkok, whose administration Varanchai Chokchana criticizes for implementing strict policies on street vendors.
Mr. Chatchart Sittiphan(นายชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
The elected Governor of Bangkok in 2022, who received votes while Varanchai Chokchana also ran.
Major General Chamlong Srimuang(พลตรี จำลอง ศรีเมือง)ℹ️
The individual elected as Governor of Bangkok in 1990, when Varanchai Chokchana first ran for the position.
Member of Parliament(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)
A political office Varanchai Chokchana has previously run for.
Senator(สมาชิกวุฒิสภา)
A political office Varanchai Chokchana has previously run for.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city for which Varanchai Chokchana is announcing his candidacy for Governor.
Don Mueang District(เขตดอนเมือง)ℹ️
The district where Varanchai Chokchana's household registration is located.
Wapi Pathum District(อำเภอวาปีปทุม)ℹ️
Varanchai Chokchana's place of origin.
Maha Sarakham Province(จังหวัดมหาสารคาม)ℹ️
The province where Wapi Pathum District, Varanchai Chokchana's place of origin, is located.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Political party represented by Dr. Joe Chaiwat Sathavornvichit, a candidate for Governor of Bangkok.
Democracy Power Party(พลังประชาธิปไตย)
Political party supporting Varanchai Chokchana's candidacy for Governor of Bangkok.
Phra Nakhon Rajabhat Institute(สถาบันราชภัฏพระนคร)
The educational institution where Varanchai Chokchana obtained his bachelor's degree, now known as Chandrakasem Rajabhat University.
Phra Nakhon Rajabhat University(มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏพระนคร)ℹ️
The current name of the institution where Varanchai Chokchana obtained his bachelor's degree.
under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(สังกัดกรุงเทพมหานคร)
The administrative body under which Varanchai Chokchana worked as a teacher before resigning.