Rumors are spreading that Pheu Thai Party leaders plan not to nominate candidates for the Bangkok Council (S.K.) seats alongside the Bangkok governor election. Meanwhile, some candidates lament this as a mistaken judgment, warning that if the party overlooks Bangkok, it overlooks the local workers in the area.
On 30 Mar 2026 GMT+7, reporters from Pheu Thai Party reported that party leaders are currently considering not fielding candidates for the Bangkok Council (S.K.) election scheduled for May, alongside the Bangkok governor election. This has sparked criticism among current Pheu Thai council members, who argue that Bangkok, as the nation's capital, should not be neglected. It is a strategic area reflecting the confidence of the country's people. The recent defeat of party candidates in parliamentary elections was not due to the local workers' efforts but resulted from party decisions that did not align with the realities on the ground. The council team has the strongest voter base in Bangkok, with organizational structure, achievements, and continuous presence alongside the people. Choosing not to run candidates merely out of election concern is a misjudgment. If the party overlooks Bangkok and the local workers, the loss will extend beyond votes to include the long-term trust of the capital's residents.