Chadchart launched his first day of campaigning after drawing candidate number 9, riding the BTS to tour and meet citizens. He promoted public transport policies and skywalk development, admitting this campaign differs from four years ago due to his greater experience.
At 10:30 AM on 28 May 2026, following the draw for Bangkok governor candidate numbers, Mr. Chadchart Sithiphan, an independent candidate number 9, immediately began campaigning. He rode a campaign vehicle around Victory Monument and then met citizens on the connecting skywalk nearby.
Mr. Chadchart revealed he chose to start campaigning around Victory Monument and Phaya Thai area because they are near Bangkok Metropolitan Administration offices and the Din Daeng district, where election registration took place. After learning his candidate number, he planned to campaign throughout the day, using public transportation—especially the BTS Skytrain—for convenience and to avoid traffic congestion.
When asked about his feelings returning as a Bangkok governor candidate, Mr. Chadchart admitted it was different from four years ago, as he has more experience. However, many projects remain to be continued, particularly developing the Victory Monument area, including constructing a skywalk to facilitate easier access to Rajavithi Hospital, and plans to develop the lower area into green spaces and orderly commercial zones.
Throughout his campaign walk on the skywalk, many citizens greeted and encouraged him. Mr. Chadchart asked the public to remember number 9 to reelect him for another term. During the visit, a middle-aged woman asked about solutions for foreign labor competing for jobs and access to education, mentioning repeated complaints to the Ministry of Labor and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration without serious resolution. Mr. Chadchart explained that Bangkok Metropolitan Administration continuously deploys municipal officials to inspect the areas and encouraged citizens to report any issues.
Then, Mr. Chadchart took the BTS Skytrain to the Asok district, where he shared ideas to further develop skywalks in many parts of Bangkok, especially busy areas like Sukhumvit or points connecting schools, universities, and communities. He also proposed installing covered walkways in some locations to protect citizens from sun and rain.
When asked why he chose to use the BTS on his first day of campaigning, Mr. Chadchart said public transit is a crucial issue Bangkok must promote, as it helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Since the BTS project is directly related to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, he wants to encourage citizens to use public transportation more. He added that campaigning by train also lessens the impact of campaign vehicles on citizens and that in the future, he might use other modes like buses to better understand people’s lives from various perspectives.
Regarding the atmosphere of this campaign, Mr. Chadchart said he feels more experienced than in the election four years ago, but the mood remains full of fun and hope. He emphasized to his team the importance of working happily, noting that everyone volunteers with the sincere intention to improve Bangkok, not seeking personal gain.
Feedback from citizens during the campaign mostly involved concerns about foreign labor, especially street vendors in some areas like Sukhumvit. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration can act if violations occur on sidewalks or public spaces, but inspections at workplaces or establishments require coordination with agencies such as local administration and immigration offices.
Mr. Chadchart added that campaigning on the ground is important because it allows direct listening to citizens’ problems, which might not be fully understood if confined to an office. He reiterated that citizens are whom Bangkok Metropolitan Administration must serve, so all complaints and feedback must be used to improve and solve problems going forward.
