Bangkok reports a total of 18 candidates for governor, with only 3 affiliated with political parties. Meanwhile, there are 258 candidates running for Bangkok Metropolitan Council across 50 districts, with Khlong Sam Wa having the highest number of council candidates at 10.
At 16:30 on 1 June 2026, Bangkok reported the number of candidates for governor and metropolitan council members.
Between 28 May and 1 June 2026 at 16:30, the total number of candidates registered for Bangkok Metropolitan Council elections across 50 districts was 258.
The five districts with the highest number of candidates are as follows:
1. Khlong Sam Wa with 10 candidates
2. Khan Na Yao with 9 candidates
3. Phasi Charoen with 9 candidates
4. Yannawa with 9 candidates
5. Phaya Thai with 7 candidates
Meanwhile, the total number of candidates running for Bangkok governor is 18. Compared to 2026, this is a decrease, as there were 31 candidates in that year.
The 18 candidates for governor this year are:
1. Mom Luang Korakrit Kasemsri – Independent
2. Mr. Samai Lalert – Independent
3. Mr. Pongsak Puapropong – Independent
4. Mr. Prateep Watcharochokkasem – Independent
5. Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri – Democrat Party
6. Mr. Pisarn Kittiyaowamarn – Independent
7. Mr. Phasaphong Chaiwiriyavanich – Independent
8. Mr. Weerapot Lueprasitkul – Independent
9. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt – Independent
10. Mr. Chaiwat Sathaworawijit – Prachachon Party
11. Mr. Prayoon Krongyos – Independent
12. Police Lieutenant General Chantep Sesawet – Economic Party
13. Mr. Komsan Panvichatikul – Independent
14. Ms. Mallika Boonmitrkul Mahasuk – Independent
15. Mr. Olan Tangtratrakul – Independent
16. Ms. Srirat Changphet – Independent
17. Ms. Lallana Mongkolhasdin – Independent
18. Mr. Somchai Charoenworakiat – Independent