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High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
Chadchart's triumphs, challenges
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 17/04/2023
» Despite encountering challenges, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains committed to fulfilling his promises of creating a vibrant city where everyone can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life.
Bangkok governor Chadchart's approval rating high after 6 months: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt's approval rating is high after six months in office, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Majority agree with designation of Bangkok protest sites: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 03/07/2022
» A large majority of people agree with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)'s designation of seven protest sites - some with confidence that the city administration would be able to effectively keep protesters in designated areas, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Political polarisation 'starting to ease'
News, Published on 23/05/2022
» Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt's victory in Sunday's Bangkok governor election has shown that political polarisation is starting to ease, with voters backing candidates from opposite political camps, a renowned academic said.
Most Thais want to elect their governors: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2022
» A majority of people in provinces across the country want the right to elect their governors the way residents of Bangkok do, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Chadchart still leading in Bangkok governor race: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2022
» Former Pheu Thai heavyweight Chadchart Sittipunt, now an independent candidate in the Bangkok governor election, is still leading by a wide margin and followed far behind by former governor Aswin Kwanmuang in a popularity survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Sakoltee resigns as Bangkok deputy governor, to run for governor
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2022
» Sakoltee Phattiyakul has resigned as Bangkok deputy governor to run for the governorship as an independent in the city elections tentatively set for late May.
A 'welfare city' challenge
News, Published on 17/01/2022
» The former president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) has vowed to turn Bangkok into a welfare city if he is elected as the capital's next governor.
Interior Ministry hints at local polls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/07/2020
» At least one type of local election is expected some time before the end of this year, according to Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee.