Chadchart led the 'Bangkok Works' team to Thonburi, traveling by bus and boat to explore water markets, aiming to revive the grassroots economy and pointing out that the lack of electric train access to communities causes traffic congestion.
On 13 June 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, candidate number 9 for Bangkok governor, along with the 'Bangkok Works' team, campaigned in the Talat Phlu, Phasi Charoen, and Thonburi districts. They traveled by Feeder bus to the two-canal Talat Phlu water market, then walked through the Talat Phlu water market and took a long-tail boat to the Khlong Lat Mayom market to meet residents and vendors, while sharing their vision for solving transportation issues and stimulating the community economy.
Mr. Chadchart stated that community markets are the heart of the grassroots economy. However, during field visits, both vendors and tourists faced difficulties in transportation. Even though the Blue Line electric train currently serves the area, the connection from the train stations to the markets remains a major obstacle, causing traffic jams. Therefore, Bangkok must develop secondary public transport systems, or Feeder services, to encourage more people to use public transport when visiting Thonburi.
"Why is there still traffic congestion? Because public transportation is inadequate. Even though we have hundreds of kilometers of electric train lines, reaching the final destination from the stations, like from Bang Khun Non station to the market, is not easy. Public transport must be improved," Chadchart said.
To sustainably solve transportation problems, Chadchart proposed a proactive policy looking ahead to 2029, when the main Green Line electric train concession contract expires. This will be a key opportunity to negotiate affordable monthly passes for workers, students, and seniors. Simultaneously, he plans to negotiate with the government to promote an integrated ticketing system. Regarding BMTA buses, Chadchart affirmed that Bangkok is willing to supervise routes and develop smart bus stops, as well as increase services on underserved routes. However, Bangkok will not accept the transfer of BMTA's debt exceeding 150 billion baht, as it would be an excessive burden. Instead, Bangkok aims to facilitate maximum public benefit rather than becoming a major operator.
Regarding Feeder system development, Chadchart plans to improve sidewalks, organize and create a database of the over 70,000 motorcycle taxi drivers across Bangkok, and upgrade safety standards for shared taxis and mini vans. He also intends to develop an app for Feeder transport booking to help residents in remote areas travel comprehensively and conveniently.
On community economic stimulation, Chadchart stated that Bangkok will not directly interfere in market management but will support publicity, connect transportation routes, and help compile databases to increase access to funding for vendors. Additionally, Bangkok's markets will serve as benchmarks for fair stall rental rates to prevent excessive rent charges elsewhere, as markets cannot survive if vendors cannot sustain their businesses. Currently, Bangkok has over 500,000 SMEs employing more than 3 million people, so the grassroots economy must grow alongside the larger economy.
Furthermore, Chadchart's economic development plan for Thonburi includes upgrading Talat Phlu, Khlong Lat Mayom water markets, Wat Champa, and Wat Saphan to international standards to attract foreign tourists. He also proposes promoting the water procession festival as a district signature, enhancing land and water tourism along Phasi Charoen and Bangkok Yai canals, and developing Talat Phlu as a fully creative district. A highlight is constructing a pedestrian bridge over Bangkok Yai canal to connect communities and create a new landmark. Simultaneously, quality of life will be improved by opening an outpatient department at Phra Mongkhon Thepmuni Hospital in Phasi Charoen to reduce congestion at major hospitals and ensure accessible healthcare for residents.