A Thairath poll among Thairath Online readers shows they want the new Bangkok governor to begin by solving recurring flood problems. In the long term, they seek a safe, corruption-free city and policies that treat all groups equally.
According to a Thairath poll survey that asked respondents, "What kind of policies do Bangkok residents want from the new governor?" The survey was conducted among Thairath Online readers, with a maximum of 2,099 respondents.
When asked what the new governor should accomplish in the first 100 days, the top answer was a plan to solve recurring flooding issues, at 31.10 percent. This was followed by auditing and disclosing the Bangkok budget at 15.62 percent, unveiling a PM2.5 response plan at 15.24 percent, organizing sidewalks and street vendors at 12.38 percent, managing parking and motorcycle taxi stands at 10.05 percent, piloting bus routes connecting areas not served by electric trains at 8.43 percent, and coordinating police to set up a joint traffic command center at 7.19 percent.
Looking to the long term, if the new governor manages Bangkok over the next four years, what do Bangkok residents most want to see?
The feedback from the first 100 days in the Thairath poll aligns with statistical data from Wisesight (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which collected data via the Wisesight Bangkok Election tool from 1 May to 7 June 2026 GMT+7. It found that flooding and drainage problems remain chronic issues, with Bangkok residents expressing frustration in 208 social media posts due to travel disruptions affecting millions during heavy rains. Citizens expect systematic and sustainable solutions. Meanwhile, PM2.5 dust and pollution issues ranked second on social media, with 266 posts, underscoring demand for systematic policies to improve quality of life.
Among respondents, the top long-term priority was a safe and corruption-free city at 25.22 percent, followed by safe streets where pedestrians can cross confidently at 18.11 percent, seamless public transport connectivity at 17.29 percent, clean air at 17.01 percent, universal access to Bangkok welfare services at 13.02 percent, and walkable and bikeable city infrastructure at 9.35 percent.
When asked which groups the governor's policies should prioritize most, the leading response was to care for all groups equally without special focus, at 62.74 percent. This was followed by vulnerable groups such as low-income people and the homeless at 18.86 percent, taxpayers and city service users at 14.93 percent, and 3.48 percent who were unsure.
Regarding respondent profiles, when asked about residence status and Bangkok governor voting rights, the largest group at 49.94 percent said they live in Bangkok and have the right to vote for the governor.
Next were those without the right to vote for governor at 26.31 percent, residents of Bangkok without voting rights at 13.70 percent, and non-residents who have voting rights at 10.05 percent. This means about half of the respondents live in Bangkok and have direct voting rights for governor.
All these responses represent Thairath Online readers and do not fully represent all Bangkok residents. The top priority given by respondents is addressing immediate problems, especially flooding. Going forward, it will be important to monitor how the new governor addresses these issues.
