Tae Mongkolkitti unveiled Nong Phasapong as the prospective Bangkok governor candidate, promoting 48 problem-solving policies and introducing the slogan "Bangkok Can Fly," encouraging Bangkok residents to work while still having time for exercise, rest, and raising children.
On 28 May 2026, Mr. Mongkolkitti Suksintharanon, known as Tae Rama 7, chairman of the Bangkok Can Fly group, together with Mr. Phasapong Chaiwiriyawanich, known as Nong, the prospective Bangkok governor candidate, and Ms. Phakorn Chantrakhana, prospective deputy governor candidate, representing the Bangkok Can Fly group and the deputy governor team.
Upon arrival, Tae Mongkolkitti demonstrated 22 push-ups before allowing Mr. Phasapong, the prospective Bangkok governor candidate, to answer questions from the media first.
Mr. Phasapong Chaiwiriyawanich said he urged the public to consider their platform. Although new to politics, they want people to hear their policies, which address problems across all sectors comprehensively and inclusively, promising no one will be left behind and pledging care for citizens at all levels. He asked for open-mindedness to listen and evaluate their policies.
When asked why he entered the Bangkok governor race, Mr. Phasapong explained that as a lifelong Bangkok resident, he has seen many governors but wondered why certain problems remained unsolved. When Mr. Mongkolkitti offered the opportunity to run under the Bangkok Can Fly group, he volunteered. Initially, he was not considered due to his ordinary profile, but after discussions, they shared views on solving Bangkok’s problems. Field visits revealed major issues like traffic congestion, transportation, flooding, waste, and PM2.5 pollution. He invited people to hear their vision and solutions, hoping to be among the options if their policies meet expectations.
Asked about seemingly impossible policies, Mr. Mongkolkitti said he would explain personally. Of the 48 policies, he devised 33 and Mr. Phasapong 15, totaling 48—fewer than many parties. Regarding the claim that cleaning Khlong Saen Saeb canal is impossible, he said those who say so lack capability, while he and his team are capable. The previous administration failed to act in four years. Khlong Saen Saeb is Bangkok’s longest canal with a long history and high BOD levels indicating polluted water. He cited examples from Japan, Korea, Austria, Switzerland, where canals have clear water with visible fish. Their goal is similar. After election certification by the Election Commission, work would start from 1 Aug 2026 to 30 Dec 2026, aiming to clean about 2 km initially, making the canal clear and safe for swimming and incidental ingestion. Drinking water would be sourced on land. In 2027, they plan to clean an additional 10 km, 20 km in 2028, and complete the rest alongside other canals in the final year.
They will prioritize water cleanliness, then address PM2.5 pollution caused by incomplete combustion from vehicles. They plan to use sensors to monitor factories and reduce vehicle numbers to ease traffic. Additionally, they intend to introduce flying cars from China or the U.S. for government use within this year, projecting hundreds of thousands over 5 to 10 years. This will reduce vehicles on roads and elevated expressways, replaced by electric trains—hence the slogan "Bangkok Can Fly."
They also plan to limit vehicle running durations by age: for example, 7-year-old cars allowed to run only certain hours, 7-14-year-old cars with different allowed times. This will lower carbon emissions and improve living standards. Better living conditions should encourage childbirth, especially as many Bangkok residents lack partners. Therefore, they propose establishing matchmaking offices in every district office, aiming to make Bangkok a model city for increasing birth rates. They also promote exercise alongside work, encouraging residents to work, exercise, rest, and have children; otherwise, schools will face declining enrollments.
Importantly, they will allocate around 500 million baht of remaining budget as fundraising to purchase Bangkok’s oil refinery, enabling fuel sales at no more than 32 baht per liter. They also plan to reduce local taxes on fuel, compensating by increasing other sources.
Regarding hospitals, they aim for Bangkok residents to resemble Koreans—women being beautiful and fit, men handsome and robust. Civil servants might receive free benefits, while private sector workers will have access to Bangkok hospitals in partnership with private providers at 5 to 7 times reduced prices. All of this is intended to make Bangkok a city of happiness.
Asked about chances against competitors, Mr. Mongkolkitti said they have opportunities with about 30 days left and urged Thai people to keep an open mind. On sending people to space, they plan to send about 100 individuals, with 200 million baht from Bangkok and 800 million from private funds, to experience the atmosphere layer. The dinosaur project remains, including a dinosaur park in Bangkok as a new tourist attraction. He invited Bangkok residents to give the Bangkok Can Fly group a chance to govern.
When asked what ballot number he preferred, Mr. Mongkolkitti replied either 6 or 7.