Profile of “Dr. Joe” Chaiwat Sathawornwijit, a member of the People's Government economic management team, announces his candidacy for Governor of Bangkok.
On 5 May 2026, following the launch of the People's Party, “Dr. Joe - Chaiwat Sathawornwijit” declared his candidacy for the Bangkok gubernatorial election, promoting four key party policies aimed at making Bangkok simpler for an easier life for all.
Let's get to know “Dr. Joe - Chaiwat Sathawornwijit” once more, an economic manager of the People's Government team and current party-list MP, aged 44.
- Completed secondary education at Suankularb Wittayalai School, earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering (First-Class Honors) from the Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.
- Master of Science in Information Science from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST).
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST).
Career history
2002 - Engineer at Schlumberger Overseas S.A.
2008-2011 - Researcher at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
2011-2013 - Senior Researcher at NEC Corporation, Central Research Labs.
2013-2023 - Bank of Thailand, last position Deputy Director of Organizational Strategy Group.
2020-2021 - Advisor at Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Innovation Hub.
2023-2025 - Party-list Member of Parliament, formerly with the Move Forward Party and currently with the People's Party.
2024-present - Deputy Leader of the People's Party.
Chaiwat has said his inspiration to enter politics came during his tenure at the Bank of Thailand, where he oversaw policies that government agencies could implement but encountered legal constraints. The central bank crafts policy, but politicians make laws, which limits policy effectiveness. Many laws require reform, and he hopes to see Thailand improve.
On 19 July 2023, netizens began asking about his background after images surfaced of the handsome young MP embracing and comforting Tim Pita Limjaroenrat on the day the Constitutional Court ordered Tim to suspend his MP duties over media shareholding. This sparked intense online interest and research into his impressive background.
