Politics
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The King Prajadhipok Poll shows Chatchart exceeding 53.6% in the final stretch, leading across all age groups and regions, raising hopes of him being re-elected as Bangkok Governor for another term.
KPI Poll in the final stages of the 2569 Bangkok gubernatorial election shows Chatchart Sittipunt leading with 53.6% of the vote, far ahead of Chaiwat Sathavorawichit at 12.0% and Mallika Boonmeetrakul Mahasuk at... -
NIDA Poll indicates Chatchart leads by a landslide at 73.7%, leaving the second-place candidate more than six times ahead, giving him a strong chance to retain his position as Bangkok Governor.
NIDA Poll has released the results of its final survey for the 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election, finding that Chatchart Sittipunt has the highest support from Bangkok residents at 73.70%. Mallika is in second place with 12.10%, and Chaiwat from the People's Party is in third place... -
The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is confident that the Bangkok gubernatorial election will proceed smoothly, emphasizing strict control over valid and invalid ballots and aiming for a 70% voter turnout.
The Chairman of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) inspected polling stations for the Bangkok gubernatorial election, emphasizing readiness in all areas and urging citizens to exercise their right to vote. The commission aims for a voter turnout of at least 70%. -
Dusit Poll releases results of Bangkok gubernatorial poll: "Chatchart" takes first place, significantly ahead of other political parties.
A Suan Dusit Poll survey indicates that Bangkok residents generally value "performance and individual personalities" more than making decisions based on party ideology. The survey reveals that public popularity of a party does not automatically translate into votes for a candidate. -
The government clarifies that the Prime Minister does not support the government filing lawsuits to silence the public regarding the corruption survey results.
The government clarified that the Prime Minister does not support the use of lawsuits to silence the public regarding the corruption survey results, but was merely speaking according to legal principles. A meeting of all relevant agencies is scheduled for May 20th to discuss policy. -
The Constitutional Court has accepted the case for review regarding the 4 billion baht loan decree and ordered the Cabinet to submit explanations within 7 days.
The Constitutional Court has accepted the case for review regarding the Emergency Decree authorizing a 4 billion baht loan for energy relief and transition. The Cabinet has been ordered to prepare a statement and submit copies of relevant documents within 7 days of receiving the letter. -
"Natthapong" accepts the royal decree appointing him as the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.
Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, received the royal decree appointing him as the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives. -
The People's Party-Democrat Party has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to interpret whether the emergency decree authorizing the 4 billion baht loan violates the Constitution.
The People's Party-Democrat Party has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to interpret whether the emergency decree authorizing the 4 billion baht loan violates Article 172 of the Constitution, and also requested a suspension of the use of the borrowed funds for energy restructuring. -
Thaksin leaves prison and embraces his family; Paetongtarn posts "Welcome back daddy."
Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison after being granted parole and embraced his family. Paetongtarn posted, "Welcome back daddy." -
"NIDA Poll" indicates that Bangkok residents view the gubernatorial election as "not very exciting" because the outcome can be predicted in advance.
A NIDA poll indicates that Bangkok residents view the gubernatorial election as "not exciting" because the outcome is predictable. Meanwhile, over 33% stated that national politics "have no influence at all" on their decision to vote for Bangkok governor this time.
