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18 candidates register to run for Bangkok governor on first day
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2013
» BANGKOK - A total of 18 people entered their names to run in the March 3 election for the job of Bangkok governor when candidacy registration opened on Monday.
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Place of birth: Sukhumvit Soi 71
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/01/2013
» Volunteers helped a woman give birth when she went into labour on a busy Bangkok street – with the moment filmed by a passing journalist on his iPhone.
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Hopefuls vow to help stray dogs
News, Published on 12/02/2013
» Bangkok governor election candidates pledged yesterday to take good care of the city's stray dogs.
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City leaders in waiting must offer us more
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 12/02/2013
» Does Bangkok deserve to be governed by one of the 24 people running around town putting on a daily show of how they love the city and are determined to turn it into the greenest, safest, most beautiful and dynamic place that never sleeps or suffers a dull moment?
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Bangkok governor election 2009 results
Toto Lozano, Published on 15/02/2013
» MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra became Bangkok governor in 2009 when he received nearly one million votes and over 45% of the vote. This time his main challenge comes from Pongsapat Pongcharoen – but the former deputy National Police chief faces the difficult task of turning large swathes of the Bangkok map from Democrat Party blue to Pheu Thai red. Graphic by Toto Lozano.
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Democrats gird for tight finish despite poll sag
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/02/2013
» The trend is clear. The race for Bangkok's new governor is now tilted clearly in favour of Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen. His popularity is consistently increasing, as attested by several polls.
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Reality checks on candidates
News, Published on 22/02/2013
» It was inconvenient to many of the candidates, but the invasion of expert opinion into the race for Bangkok governor managed to lay down a few facts about campaign fudging. Three men who actually know about the subject recently challenged the three men who lead the polls for the March 3 election. The result was a careful and realistic look at the promises on the campaign trail, particularly for traffic and transport. Voters should heed their statements before they head for the polls.
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When you say nothing at all
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 21/02/2013
» It was supposed to be a stage for Bangkok governor candidates to debate their policies to make the capital a more livable city if they were elected. Four candidates were invited to the "Vote Bike 2013: Less Car, More Space" forum at Santichaiprakarn Park last Sunday.
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Wheels within wheels
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/02/2013
» Bicycles have never been sexy in the eyes of candidates for Bangkok governor - but that all changed with this election. In their race for votes, candidates are all-too-often seen mingling with citizens on public buses, visiting markets, or helping the underprivileged. This time around, they are testing their mettle with the pedals, as the two-wheeled mode of transport has become the latest fashion in photo opportunities. Some candidates embraced the bike to the point they promised to pedal to the office, if elected.
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Politics must begin with idea of public service
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 01/03/2013
» This Sunday Bangkokians will decide who they will entrust with the responsibility of running the city for the next four years. In this election campaign more than any in recent memory, Bangkok voters appear to be having a hard time deciding who should get the job.
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