Introducing Mart – Apivat Dansrichanchai, a member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council from the Orange Party, who is running again in the 2026 Bangkok election for Chatuchak District under the Prachachon Party banner, aiming to secure another term as BMC member.
On 17 May 2026, the countdown begins. The Governor of Bangkok and Members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) whose terms end on 21 May 2026, along with many candidates for governor and BMC members, whether representing political parties or as independents, have gradually announced their intention to run. The 2026 Bangkok election is scheduled by the Election Commission to take place on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
One of those who announced plans to run again for the 2026 BMC election is Mr. Apivat Dansrichanchai, BMC member for Chatuchak District from the Prachachon Party. He will again seek election in Chatuchak under the Prachachon Party.
Regarding the background of Mr. Apivat Dansrichanchai, nicknamed Mart, he was born on 31 August 1989 and will be 37 years old in 2026. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Ramkhamhaeng University and a master's degree in Public Administration from Asia-Pacific International University. Prior to politics, he ran a private business.
In his political career, Mr. Apivat Dansrichanchai entered the BMC election in 2022 and was elected by Chatuchak residents. During his term, he participated in numerous standing and special committees, including serving as chairperson and vice chairperson as follows:
Standing Committees
2022 - 2023
Chairperson of the Drainage Committee
2022 - Present
1. Education Committee
2. Traffic and Transportation Committee
2023 - Present
Member of the Drainage Committee
Special Committees
2022
Member of the Special Committee to Consider the Bangkok Metropolitan Ordinance Draft on the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
2023
1. Second Vice Chairperson of the Special Committee to Review Major Construction Projects under Bangkok's Responsibility to Ensure Public Safety.
2. Member of the Special Committee to Evaluate the Cost-Effectiveness of Various Projects in the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
3. Member of the Special Committee to Study the Application of IoT (Internet of Things) Technology in Drainage Operations in Bangkok.
4. Member of the Special Committee to Explore the Transition of Official Vehicles to Electric Vehicles.
5. Member of the Special Committee to Review the Draft Bangkok Metropolitan Ordinance on the Supplementary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.
2024
1. Member of the Special Committee on the Transfer of Traffic Management Duties to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
2. Member of the Special Committee to Study Safe Abortion Services in Bangkok Public Hospitals.
3. Member of the Special Committee to Explore Guidelines for Community Self-Development Projects Based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.
For the upcoming Chatuchak BMC election, a notable competitor who has declared candidacy is Mr. Chumphon Rungwichaniwat from the Democrat Party. Further candidate announcements will be reported as they come. The focus will be on whether Mart Apivat Dansrichanchai can retain his seat. The Prachachon Party plans to field candidates in all 50 districts alongside their gubernatorial candidate Dr. Chaiwat Stahornvijit, or Dr. Joe, running a full-team campaign with aligned policies.
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