Biography of Mallika Boonmitrakhun Mahasook, former Democrat Party MP, who later became a TikTok live influencer analyzing political affairs. She recently announced her independent candidacy for Bangkok Governor.
On 25 February 2026, reporters reported that following Governor Chadchart Sittipunt's four-year term ending on 21 May 2026, the Bangkok Election Commission has scheduled candidate registration for Bangkok Governor from 25 to 29 May 2026. The Bangkok Governor election is expected to take place on 5 July 2026.
The clearest candidate so far is Dr. Mallika Boonmitrakhun Mahasook. She is a former party-list Member of Parliament for the Democrat Party and revealed during a segment on "Mallika SHOW" on Naewna Online that she will run for Bangkok Governor in the 2026 election.
Dr. Mallika Boonmitrakhun Mahasook Nicknamed Ting, or Molly among media colleagues, she was born on 22 February 1973, currently aged 53. She hails from Chiang Muan District, Phayao Province, and is of Tai Lue ethnicity from her maternal side and grandparents.
Graduated from Pong Ratchadaphisek School and Phayao Pittayakhom School.
Bachelor's degree in Humanities from Ramkhamhaeng University.
Master's degree from the College of Social Innovation, Rangsit University.
Doctorate in Social Innovation, specializing in Social, Business, and Political Leadership, from Rangsit University.
Dr. Mallika Boonmitrakhun Mahasook She is a former national cyclist for Thailand and an amateur shooter with the Special Forces Shooting Club.
Dr. Mallika was a presenter and news anchor at ITV television station before resigning to run in the 2005 election with the Mahachon Party, and then in the 2007 and 2011 elections representing the Democrat Party.
She served as a member of the 2006 National Assembly following the mid-year coup and was assistant secretary to several ministers, including Mom Rajawongse Sukumphan Boriphat, Minister of Culture; Minister Teera Salakpetch; and Minister Juti Krairiksh, Minister of Information and Communication Technology.
In the 2019 general election, Dr. Mallika ran as a Democrat Party party-list MP candidate and was appointed advisor to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit. In 2022, following the resignation of party-list MP Chaiyos Jiramethakorn, she was elevated to MP to replace him.
In the 2023 general election, Dr. Mallika was ranked 19th on the Democrat Party’s party-list candidate roster. On 21 September 2023, she announced her resignation from the Democrat Party and a political hiatus.
After stepping away from politics, Dr. Mallika became a TikTok live broadcaster selling products online and engaging regularly with social media followers. Her broadcasts attract many fans as she discusses contemporary political events with engaging, straightforward, and friendly commentary.