#Bangkok governor #Chadchart, who is running for reelection is rated 'not so bad' as well as 'not so good'. He rated himself a 5 out of 10. The 'big' issues for Bangkok he did not successfully address. He is the leading candidate just now, Candidates for the governorship may register as such between 28 May and 1 June. I'm interested in seeing how the People's Party candidate fares. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3260009/citys-reformer-falling-short

#Bangkok governor Mr. #Chadchart is expected to resign today, and register himself as a candidate for reelection. He is favored to win according to polls. Bangkok's budget for 2027 expected to be confirmed at 93 billion THB (2,847,060,788.46 USD) https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3255509/chadchart-set-to-resign-friday-ahead-of-bangkok-reelection-campaign

#Bangkok governor #Chadchart says that use cell phones & other digital devices will be restricted in all 437 schools in Bangkok starting May 18. Students will be encouraged to leave their phones with their teachers during class times "in order to create a more effective learning environment and reduce health and behavioural impacts linked to excessive screen use." https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/socialmedia/2026/03/14/bangkok-to-restrict-smartphone-use-in-437-schools-from-18-may/

Efficiency over pomp
👍"By embracing a #frugal approach, #Chadchart underscores a crucial shift in bureaucratic #priorities: #efficiency must outweigh pageantry. He's clearly shown tt #public benefit shld always come before "face".. Te unprecedented nod to #pragmatism emphasises te shift twds "agile governance".. it demonstrates a profound respect for both time & #taxpayer money.. the #Thai public now values results over rituals, & #transparency over traditional hierarchy"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/3189754/efficiency-over-pomp

#Bangkok governor #Chadchart seeks additional legal authority as PM2.5 pollution is set to worsen from January 30 through February 5. “We have submitted 11 proposals to the government on air pollution as these issues do not fall under Bangkok’s jurisdiction,” Chadchart said. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/bangkok/2025/01/29/bangkok-governor-seeks-new-powers-as-pm2-5-set-to-surge/

#Bangkok governor #Chadchart announces that only 'poor Thais' will be permitted to be street vendors (a number of factors defining 'poor' are listed in the linked article) https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/2869138/only-poor-thais-can-be-street-vendors

#Bangkok governor #Chadchart announces that standards for diesel exhaust will be tightened, in order to reduce the reduce the pollution from PM 2.5 microdust policies. Such pollution has long been a cause of respiratory ailments https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/12/01/bangkok-will-tighten-pollution-standards-for-diesel-vehicles/

#Bangkok Governor Says The #Bridge Girder That Fatally Collapsed Is Not Force Majeure
"“This should not hv happened during #construction .. It's assumed tt this was caused by construction instability. We expect the section where the pole is broken to be overweight,” #Chadchart .. also remarked tt someone needs to be held accountable for this .. There are several structures like this in BKK tt don't obstruct the surrounding .. #Contractors of high quality must be selected"
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/07/11/bangkok-bridge-girder-fatally-collapsed/

#Bangkok mayor #Chadchart praises Anna Sueangam-iam, who is the child of a garbage collector, on her victory as Miss Universe #Thailand and praised her on her social change campaigns, calling her a source of inspiration and pride for Bangkok https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/chadchart-praises-miss-universe-thailand-2022-as-bangkoks-pride-405637