The Bangkok Metropolitan Council election is heating up as the daughter of “Chatcha Taopoon” announces she will not follow the big parties' game and seeks to be an independent new-generation politician free from party color restrictions.
On 5 June 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Chama Khongudom, candidate for the Bang Sue district Bangkok Metropolitan Council seat and daughter of Mr. Chatchawan Khongudom, known as "Chatcha Taopoon," clearly declared her political stance. She decided not to rely on momentum or endorsements from national political parties in this election, instead promoting an independent approach aimed at breaking the old "family clan" system image and focusing on working for the utmost benefit of the Bang Sue community.
Ms. Chama said the Khongudom family name has long been trusted and connected with the people of Bang Sue, a foundation she is proud of. However, in modern politics, the public no longer wants just party popularity or leaders acting as figureheads; they want genuine workers who are creative, flexible, and ready to tackle every problem for the local people. Being unaffiliated with big parties or refusing to follow old political templates is not turning away from the elders but rather staying true to the new generation's ideals, who want to prove themselves through real capability and actionable policies. She noted that today’s Bang Sue residents are weary of polarized politics, where choosing a big party may lock representatives into party decisions. By choosing her, voters can expect full attention to their voices without conflicts of interest with anyone.
Furthermore, independence from major parties is a key change that will allow smoother work in the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, enabling coordination and connection with all sides without party color restrictions. This will help secure full budgets and development projects for Bang Sue. She plans to combine her new-generation perspective—understanding technology and new economic opportunities like e-commerce and digital marketing—with deep insight into Bang Sue's community issues. This will help transform the area to keep pace with the world. She concluded confidently that the era of taking orders from others is over and stakes her commitment on overcoming old politics to create a new historic chapter for Bang Sue together with its people.