Chadchart Sittipunt Re-Elected Bangkok Governor for Another Term

Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, an independent candidate, was re-elected Bangkok Governor for another four-year term in office, winning a landslide victory following the Bangkok gubernatorial election on Sunday, 28 June 2026.

According to unofficial results, Mr. Chadchart received 1.44 million votes, surpassing his own record of 1.39 million votes in the previous gubernatorial election four years ago. Coming second was Mrs. Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook, also an independent candidate, gaining about 288,000 votes. 

Mr. Chaiwat Sathawornwichit of the People’s Party was ranked third, gaining about 176,000 votes. Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Democrat candidate, came fourth winning more than 101,000, while M.L. Kornkasiwat Kasemsri, another independent candidate, came in fifth place, gaining about 45.600 votes. 

The voter turnout was 49.7 percent, representing 2.2 million votes, out of 4.4 million eligible voters. The Election Commission of Thailand will announce official results of the 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election within 30 days, if no objections are filed. 

Unofficial results of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council election at 22.00 hr on 28 June show that candidates from the People’s Party were leading 22 districts, out of 50 districts. 

Speaking after having learned about unofficial results, Mr. Chadchart, a 60-year-old civil engineer and academic, expressed hope that Bangkok would be elevated as one of the world’s leading cities over the next four years. He has successfully carried out many projects and would work harder to meet people’s needs. 

Voters in Pattaya City, Chon Buri Province, also went to the polls on 28 June to elect a new mayor and 24 city councilors, who will serve four-year terms, as well. 

Source: PR Thai Government
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