2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election
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The next Bangkok gubernatorial election will be held in 2026.[1] The incumbent Governor of Bangkok is Chadchart Sittipunt, who has announced he will run for re-election.[2]
Thailand's opposition People's Party has indicated it will promote candidates for the race.[3] The party was elected to 32 of Bangkok's 33 seats in the House of Representatives in the 2023 Thai general election.[4]
Campaigning
Campaign Positions
On 25 February 2025, the People's Party launched Hackable Bangkok 2026, its campaign to elect progressive politicians in the 2026 elections.[3] Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut underscored the achievements of People's Party city councillors from Phra Khanong and Thawee Wattana districts.[1]
Bangkok MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, who oversees the People's Party election strategy, has announced a campaign to tackle air pollution, which has been a persistent issue in Bangkok.[5]
References
- ^ a b "People's Party gears up for 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial elections". nationthailand. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ "Bangkok Politics in 2025: Beacon of Thai Pluralism". FULCRUM. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ a b "People's Party to contest Bangkok governor race". Bangkok Post. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ "Don't count your chickens". Bangkok Post. 2025-03-15. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ Tantivangphaisal, Puntid (2025-02-26). "People's Party targets Bangkok 2026 election with pollution policies". Thaiger. Retrieved 2025-07-08.