2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election was held on 28 June 2026. It was the twelfth election for the governorship of Bangkok. The election was held concurrently with the 2026 Bangkok Metropolitan Council election and local elections in Pattaya.[1]
The election follows the resignation of Chadchart Sittipunt, who was elected as an independent candidate in the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election. Chadchart resigned on 18 May 2026 and is seeking a second term.[2] The People's Party, which won all 33 Bangkok constituency seats in the 2026 Thai general election, nominated Chaiwat Sathawornwichit as its candidate.[3][4]
Background
[edit]Chadchart Sittipunt took office in 2022 after winning more than 1.3 million votes as an independent candidate. His four-year term was originally due to end in May 2026. On 10 April 2026, the Election Commission of Thailand set 28 June 2026 as the polling date for the Bangkok gubernatorial election, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council election and the Pattaya local elections.[1]
The election is taking place a few months after the 2026 Thai general election, in which the Bhumjaithai Party won the largest number of seats and later formed a coalition government with the Pheu Thai Party.[5][6] In Bangkok, the People's Party won all 33 constituency seats, giving the party a strong parliamentary base in the capital ahead of the gubernatorial election.[3][7]
The People's Party nominated Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, while the Democrat Party nominated Anucha Burapachaisri.[4][8] Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai did not field gubernatorial candidates.[9][10]
Candidates
[edit]Candidate registration was held from 28 May to 1 June 2026. At the close of registration, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported 18 candidates for governor and 258 candidates for the 50 seats of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.[11][12]
| Number | Candidate | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independent | M.L. Kornkasiwat Kasemsri | Deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party | |
| 2 | Independent | Samai Lalerd | ||
| 3 | Independent | Pongsak Puapornpong | ||
| 4 | Independent | Prateep Watcharachokkasem | Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (1985–1989) | |
| 5 | Democrat Party | Anucha Burapachaisri | MP (2023–2025) Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office (2020–2023) | |
| 6 | Independent | Pisan Kittiyaowaman | ||
| 7 | Bangkok Can Fly Group | Pasapong Chaiviriyavanich | ||
| 8 | Bangkok Leaders Group | Veerapoj Lueprasitsakul | Deputy leader of the Sang Chart Party | |
| 9 | Independent | Chadchart Sittipunt | Governor of Bangkok (2022–2026) Minister of Transport (2012–2014) | |
| 10 | People's Party | Chaiwat Sathawornwichit | MP (2023–2026) Deputy leader of the People's Party | |
| 11 | Independent | Prayoon Kongyot | Deputy director of the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department | |
| 12 | Economic Party | Chanthep Sesawech | Police lieutenant general Secretary-general of the Thai Pakdee Party (2022–2023) | |
| 13 | Independent | Komsan Panwichatikul | Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (2010–2014) | |
| 14 | Friends of Mallika Group | Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook | MP (2022–2023) | |
| 15 | Bangkok Smile Group | Olan Tangtratrakul | ||
| 16 | Independent | Srirat Changphet | ||
| 17 | Independent | Lallana Mongkolhatsadin | ||
| 18 | Independent | Somchai Charoenworakiat | ||
Campaign
[edit]On 28 May 2026, Chadchart launched his campaign platform at Stadium One, presenting more than 250 policies under the slogan "a city of opportunity and hope for everyone". His campaign grouped its proposals into four broad areas: quality of life, livability, economic opportunity and administrative efficiency.[13][14]
Chaiwat campaigned on the People's Party platform of making Bangkok easier to live in, with proposals covering family welfare, small businesses, transport links and public services. The party also announced that it would not install gubernatorial campaign posters on roads or utility poles, citing safety, waste and obstruction concerns, while continuing to use posters for its council candidates within legal limits.[15][16]
Anucha launched his campaign for the Democrat Party with proposals focused on transport, cleanliness, living standards, incomes and transparency in city administration.[17] Mallika campaigned on the use of artificial intelligence in city administration and proposed reviving district councils in Bangkok.[18]
Endorsements and campaign support
[edit]Chadchart Sittipunt
- Chakkapan Phewngam, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (2022–2026)[19][20]
- Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (2022–2026)[19][20]
- Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (2022–2026)[21][19][20]
- Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (2022–2026)[19][20]
Chaiwat Sathawornwichit
- Bhichit Rattakul, Governor of Bangkok (1996–2000)[22]
- Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, Leader of the Opposition (2024–2025, 2026–present), Leader of the People's Party and MP (2019–present)[23][24]
- Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the People's Party and MP (2019–present)[25]
- Rukchanok Srinork, MP (2023–present)[26][27]
- Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, MP (2019–2023) and 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial candidate[28][29]
- Suraphol Nitikraipot, rector of Thammasat University (2004–2010)[30]
Anucha Burapachaisri
- Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister (2008–2011)[31][32]
- Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok (2004–2008)[32][33]
- Anchalee Paireerak, journalist and activist[34]
Chanthep Sesawech
- Chris Potranandana, chairperson of the Economic Party and MP (2026–present)[35]
Pasapong Chaiviriyavanich
- Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, MP (2019–2023)[36][37]
Kornkasiwat Kasemsri
- Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, Minister of Finance (2011–2012)[38]
- Sondhi Limthongkul, media proprietor and activist[39]
Opinion polls
[edit]| Fieldwork date | Polling firm | Sample size | Chadchart | Chaiwat | Mallika | Anucha | Kornkasiwat | Chanthep | Komsan | Others | Undecided | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–19 June | Suan Dusit[40] | 2,562 | 61.09% | 10.93% | 9.84% | 4.64% | 1.56% | — | — | 2.96% | 8.98% | 50.16% |
| 15–17 June | NIDA[41] | 2,000 | 72.35% | 8.80% | 9.60% | 3.10% | 1.35% | — | — | 2.10% | 2.70% | 62.75% |
| 9–12 June | Suan Dusit[42] | 2,029 | 60.08% | 13.17% | 7.39% | 3.89% | 1.09% | — | 1.28% | 1.03% | 12.07% | 46.91% |
| 5–7 June | NBU[43] | 2,391 | 69.10% | 3.60% | 10.00% | 4.00% | 1.10% | 1.40% | — | — | — | 59.10% |
| 4–7 June | KPI[44] | 1,600 | 43.50% | 12.00% | 6.90% | 6.10% | 3.90% | — | — | 13.90% | 13.70% | 31.50% |
| 2–4 June | NIDA[45] | 2,000 | 67.30% | 8.20% | 7.30% | 3.10% | 1.55% | — | — | 2.35% | 10.20% | 59.10% |
| 25–29 May | IFD[46] | 2,237 | 35.99% | 13.77% | 6.84% | 8.49% | 3.44% | 4.07% | 2.86% | 2.19% | 20.16% | 22.22% |
| 22–25 May | KPI[47] | 1,600 | 31.50% | 13.10% | 7.50% | 4.90% | 6.20% | 6.60% | 6.10% | — | 24.10% | 18.40% |
| 21–23 May | NBU[48] | 2,297 | 69.00% | 8.10% | 4.60% | — | — | 1.40% | — | 2.90% | — | 60.90% |
| 19–22 May | Suan Dusit[49] | 1,179 | 57.68% | 17.90% | 2.70% | 1.87% | 1.53% | — | 4.75% | — | 13.57% | 39.78% |
| 6–8 May | Suan Dusit[50] | 1,074 | 56.70% | 18.90% | 5.78% | — | 1.30% | — | 3.07% | 1.12% | 13.13% | 37.80% |
See also
[edit]References
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