New Bangkok governor carries huge burden of expectations and promises

Pursuing an ambitious agenda, Chadchart Sittipunt, 56, is all set to become Bangkok’s first elected governor since the 2014 coup, after receiving a record-high mandate in the May 22 election. The independent candidate on Tuesday (May 31) got the long-awaited nod from the Election Commission to take the reins of the Thai capital. The new … Continue reading New Bangkok governor carries huge burden of expectations and promises