“Big Yom,” Bangkok governor candidate number 12, campaigned at the Zone 4 Nong Chok transport market accompanied by his daughter “Nong Yumi” and Economic Party council candidates, promoting policies to transform the area into a “City of the Future” by attracting foreign investment and offering tax exemptions.
On 1 Jun 2026 GMT+7, Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep Sawech, known as "Big Yom," candidate number 12 for Bangkok governor from the Economic Party, campaigned at the Zone 4 Nong Chok transport market, introducing his youngest daughter “Nong Yumi” who joined him to greet local residents and market vendors.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep explained his focus on Nong Chok because it is a large area with high potential, good air quality, and natural surroundings, yet it lacks sufficient development. He aims to elevate Nong Chok into a "City of the Future" that is beautiful, conveniently accessible, crime-free, and healthy, to accommodate retirees both Thai and foreign, while spreading development from central Bangkok.
Additionally, Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep proposed tangible economic policies, pledging to use the governor’s authority to grant a 10% tax exemption to investors in Nong Chok to stimulate the local economy and job creation. He also committed to equally supporting citizens of all religions, especially the Muslim majority in the area.
Regarding polls showing him trailing competitors, Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep expressed confidence that the remaining 27 days before the election are sufficient to engage with voters about the governor’s role, and believes the Economic Party’s targeted policies will help candidate number 12 gain traction and catch up to rivals.
On political controversy involving alleged gender discrimination, Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep denied the claims, stating he has always worked hard, is family-oriented with both a mother and daughter, and would never engage in such behavior. , His youngest daughter, “Nong Yumi,” making her first campaign appearance, said she fully supports her father because she believes he sincerely intends to serve the people.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep also shared his vision on Bangkok’s flooding issues, criticizing the previous administration’s four years of inadequate management, noting that just an hour of rain caused flooding in the city center. He stressed that if elected, he will decisively solve flooding and work closely with police to address safety, property security, and drug problems that deeply affect Bangkok residents.
At the end of the campaign, Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanthep joined Economic Party candidates for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) who gathered to campaign and show solidarity in the area, including:
• Worachai Sombatjaroenkij, BMC candidate for Nong Chok District, number 2
• Kanchat Monkarnpai, BMC candidate for Bang Kapi District, number 2
• Wanchai Rattanakojornchai, BMC candidate for Lat Krabang District, number 3
• Kittithat Yuddee, BMC candidate for Prawet District, number 2
All candidates urged the public to trust and vote for the Economic Party, supporting candidate number 12 for governor and their respective council candidate numbers, to collectively improve Bangkok.