Dr. Lertlak Leelarueangsang, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, said at a meeting on public relations strategies for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) and Governor elections that Bangkok is ready to facilitate convenient and efficient voting on 28 June. The key focus is encouraging as many Bangkok residents as possible to vote. She also emphasized maintaining neutrality, particularly by inspecting and removing old campaign signs or materials bearing former officials’ names who are candidates, to ensure transparency and fairness. Additionally, cooperation has been expanded with external networks including shopping malls, banks, and public transport providers to amplify awareness across all channels.
The Deputy Permanent Secretary added that the meeting presented plans and proactive public relations measures on multiple fronts, including: 1. Setting a target to encourage a voter turnout of no less than 70%, with a special focus on communicating with First Voters (Gen Z). There is also a goal to reduce spoiled ballots to below 1% by providing correct voting instructions. 2. Running symbolic campaign activities such as a TikTok Challenge featuring election-themed dances, aerobics at Lumphini Park on 16 June, accompanied by election songs. 3. Utilizing Bangkok’s media resources, such as LED screens at various offices and districts, and launching a website.www.เลือกตั้งกรุงเทพ69.comto serve as a centralized source of candidate information and election news updates, as well as coordinating with private sector networks to help broadcast messages. 4. Instructing all offices and district offices to check and ensure the condition of publicity signs in their areas.