“Anucha-Apisit” campaign in Bang Na and Phra Khanong highlights AI reforms for traffic and flooding, aiming for a final push with “Bangkok Vision” to inspire hope among Bangkok residents. They plan to unveil data from the “Song Rat” app and invite the public to a speech event at Park Silom this evening.,
On 19 June 2026, Anucha Burapachaisri, Democrat Party candidate number 5 for Bangkok governor, together with Apisit Vejjajiva, Democrat Party leader, and party executives including Deputy Leader Sakolthee Phattiyakul and advisor Ong-art Klampaiboon, joined Trisith Siriwan, candidate for Phra Khanong district council number 4, and Siworot Saengcharotchoi, candidate for Bang Na district council number 1, in campaigning at the market in front of Wat Wachiratham Sathit Worawihan and Mahasin Market. The atmosphere was lively as vendors and shoppers showed interest, greeted them, took photos, and shared diverse local issues to be included in city development policies.
While listening to residents in Bang Na and Phra Khanong, Anucha noted persistent problems with garbage odor in the area. He emphasized upgrading On Nut waste disposal center to a fully sealed system with immediate odor monitoring according to standards. The goal is zero landfill by converting waste to energy (Waste-to-Energy) and encouraging residents to separate waste by reducing fees. To address flooding, he proposed replacing manual open-close water gates and pumping stations with AI systems to analyze overall data and expedite drainage into the Gulf of Thailand. Additionally, AI would control synchronized traffic signals across the road network (Udomsuk-Srinakarin-Kingkaew-Phatthanakan) instead of manual control, improving traffic flow in alleys. Small feeder buses would also be provided to connect residents to the Green Line BTS.
Regarding healthcare policies, Anucha proposed increasing the number of public health service centers and adding medical and nursing staff to support primary care and dental services. A key highlight is creating an integrated patient database to reduce the need for elderly patients to travel for referral letters. He also plans to collaborate with the National Health Security Office to proactively manage health funds for slum communities.
Anucha spoke about the semi-speech forum at Park Silom scheduled for this evening, stating that the Democrat Party will present the “Bangkok Vision” to offer a future and hope to Bangkok residents. While solving basic problems is necessary, the city must transition to a better state under the concept “Bangkok can be more.”
Deputy Party Leader Sakolthee Phattiyakul said there will be a live broadcast on the Democrat Party's page presenting policies addressing urban development gaps over the past four years and approaches to combat corruption, aiming for a cleaner and more honest Bangkok. This evening will also feature the launch of the Democrat Party’s “Song Rat” application, with further details following the previews shared in the past 2-3 days.
