Introducing Phasaphong Chaiwiriyavanich (Nong), candidate for Bangkok Governor under the Bangkok Flying Group, supported by Mongkolkit. He promotes no garbage fees, encourages Bangkok residents to sort waste, and sell it through a waste bank to the BMA.
On 24 May 2026, after Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, chairman of the Bangkok Flying Group, introduced Phasaphong Chaiwiriyavanich as their candidate for the 2026 Bangkok Governor election on 21 May 2026, he explained the choice. Phasaphong, a former diplomat's son, shares their ideology, unlike two former ministers and a former MP who previously approached them with vote-buying campaign methods, as well as the 2022 governor candidates, some of whom did not embrace the group’s progressive ideas.
Phasaphong Chaiwiriyavanich, nicknamed Nong, was born in 1979 (age 46, turning 47). He is the son of a diplomat who served in Poland for several years. A native of Bangkok, he was born at Siriraj Hospital. He completed secondary education at Wat Benchamabophit School and earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science, majoring in International Relations, from Ramkhamhaeng University. He formerly worked in exports and currently works as a freelancer and independent investor in the stock market.
At his launch, Phasaphong stated he is running under the Bangkok Flying banner. Regarding his desire to be governor, he told Mongkolkit he aims to develop Bangkok and improve residents’ quality of life, including better transportation and waste collection. Currently, Governor Chadchart Sitthiphan's policy is to charge 20 baht for garbage collection without mixing waste. Phasaphong’s policy is no garbage fees; every household must sort waste. When BMA trucks collect it, a waste bank app will buy materials like paper, scrap metal, and plastic, some of which will be recycled. Bangkok generates about 10,000 tons of waste daily, and three sorting plants are insufficient, so he wants citizens to help reduce waste volume.
Regarding policy, Mongkolkit promotes mega projects and unconventional policies to transform Bangkok forever, including future transportation and technology by introducing flying cars. The plan targets importing 1,000 flying vehicles annually from China, funded equally by BMA and private investors with 500 million baht each. They will enact air traffic laws and send Bangkok residents to space for trips 90-100 kilometers above Earth, with 80% private sector investment.
In tourism and global soft power, the plan is to clone dinosaurs by establishing a "Paleontology Office". Thai genetic scientists will collaborate internationally to research and create dinosaur-like creatures, aiming to develop an innovative zoo and world-class tourist landmark. Additionally, they plan to purchase a 51% stake in Manchester United and Liverpool football clubs to make them Thai-owned.
On environment, energy, and livelihoods, Mongkolkit states Khlong Saen Saep must be drinkable by treating wastewater along its 47.5-kilometer length with advanced technology such as ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and UV or chlorine disinfection. The goal is to improve water quality so residents can safely consume it within six months. They will convert all passenger boats to electric vehicles (EV) and, together with citizens, buy crude oil refining plants from Bangchak to lower fuel costs. They also plan to set up 50 charity kitchens and provide veterans with a monthly stipend of 3,000 baht.
For public health, Mongkolkit aims to promote BMA hospitals to offer affordable surgery, beauty, and health services so Bangkok residents can "stay beautiful, fit, and handsome." A flagship policy encourages residents to dedicate 1 hour and 40 minutes daily to childbearing to increase the population by 100,000 annually, preventing school closures and labor shortages. Additionally, a 10% bonus will be given to BMA civil servants, employees, and workers, conditional on meeting health standards such as BMI, waist circumference, and LDL cholesterol, to motivate healthier government staff.