The competition for the Sao Ching Cha seat heats up as the “Minburi Pheung Dai” group unites to declare their support for Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanathep as Bangkok governor, confident in a solid local council voter base in the area.
On 2 June 2026 GMT+7, amid growing enthusiasm among Minburi residents and neighboring district communities, the “Minburi Pheung Dai” group held a major campaign rally. The event filled the activity plaza with people eager to listen, highlighted by the official announcement of their support for Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanathep, the candidate from the Economic Party, for Bangkok governor.
This strategic move by Minburi Pheung Dai marks a significant political development closely watched by analysts. As an independent group with a longstanding, loyal local support base, their decision to openly back Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanathep in this governor race represents a key alliance between district-level local council supporters and the Economic Party’s urban development policies. The focus is on systematically advancing Minburi and the entire eastern side of Bangkok.
At Rama IX Park, the atmosphere was lively and intense. Supporters in colorful shirts brought banners, flowers, and garlands to warmly encourage Pol. Lt. Gen. Chanathep. On stage, he delivered a confident and assertive speech outlining his vision and readiness to collaborate with local political groups. His body language reflected the decisiveness of a former senior police officer, yet he engaged warmly and personally with the crowd, eliciting enthusiastic applause and cheers throughout the event.
Reports indicate that this joint appearance by the Economic Party and Minburi Pheung Dai signals a strategic test and stake in the final campaign stretch. It shows that eastern Bangkok is a primary target where the Economic Party feels confident about voter response. Going forward, competition in the outer Bangkok districts is expected to intensify, becoming an unavoidable fierce contest.