"Joe Chaiwat" unveiled a 100-day roadmap to build a caring city, focusing on urgent plans starting from day one to transform Bangkok within one year. "Thanathorn" highlighted using Smart City technology to measure water levels and blockages to solve flooding, appealing on June 28 to open the door for their team to work.
On 20 June 2026, the People’s Party organized an event. "Caring City Policy Fest." Held at the Future New Building, the event presented key policies to make Bangkok a "caring city." It included an interactive exhibition, zones presenting district-level policies by all 50 People’s Party council candidates, and a panel discussion led by Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, party leader; Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Progressives chairman; and Mr. Chaiwat Sathawornwijit, Bangkok governor candidate number 10 of the People’s Party.
Mr. Chaiwat outlined his vision and roadmap titled "First 100 Days to Build a Caring City," presenting urgent missions starting from day one through to goals within one year to transform Bangkok into a city that supports its people, reduces living costs, opens opportunities for self-reliance, and provides equal access to quality public services. His roadmap features four main goals: "easy family care, easy living, easy trading, and easy commuting."
Urgent missions from day one include sending a letter to the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to request increasing the quota for gold card holders under Bangkok’s responsibility from 800,000 to 1 million people and starting discussions to resolve referral system issues for easier healthcare access.
Within the first week, patient transport services will be increased to 180,000 trips per year—tripling the current level—using the existing Bangkok Health Security Fund budget. Additionally, the BKK Red Flag AI system will be made public for citizens, academics, and media to monitor risks of corruption and budget misuse in Bangkok.
Within the first month, efforts will focus on addressing the impact of the On Nut waste treatment plant's odor disturbing communities by canceling the existing contract, negotiating compensation with private operators, and managing waste through a closed, standardized disposal system to minimize public impact during construction.
Within six months, economic stimulation measures will be implemented through the “Bangkok SMEs Receipt Lottery” to encourage spending at small businesses, alongside establishing a Bangkok Reskill Center to link workforce skill development with employer needs. Simultaneously, expansion of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and public safety regulations will be pushed, as well as measures to increase transparency in budgeting and the Bangkok Metropolitan Council's operations.
The one-year goals include completing 100% drainage pipe cleaning with annual public disclosure of plans; increasing neighborhood development budgets to 500 million baht per year; upgrading childcare centers citywide to provide care until 6 p.m.; adding 2,500 caregivers for bedridden patients with free home care services of 16 hours per week; expanding fair, bribery-free trading areas; and increasing bus routes and restoring passenger boat services on Bangkok’s main canals.
Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Progressives chairman, spoke on "Local Politics: Closer Than You Think, More Complicated Than It Seems," highlighting opportunities to improve Bangkok residents’ quality of life through changes in everyday issues, notably flooding during the rainy season. He noted Bangkok’s drainage network totals 6,564 kilometers—large pipes managed by the Bangkok Drainage Department and smaller pipes in alleys managed by 50 district offices. He proposed using Smart City technology to install radars and transmitters measuring water levels and blockages, costing about 60,000 baht per unit. Installing these at 5,000 points throughout Bangkok, costing under 300 million baht, would provide clear data for targeted budget management.
"On June 28, please open the door for us to work. We seek bigger challenges and problems to demonstrate that a better Thailand is possible. I entrust 'Joe Chaiwat' and all 50 People’s Party council candidates. I hope the public believes that change is possible and that a better Thailand is achievable. Please vote for the People’s Party’s two ballots and join us on this journey," Mr. Thanathorn said.
