"Ice-Hatkorn," an independent candidate for the Bangkok Council, advocates solving persistent local problems through the Bangkok Metropolitan Council mechanism using the concept of "Create-Revise-Repeal." "tags":["politics","local government","Bangkok Council","elections","policy"]
On 23 June 2026, Ms. Hatkorn Kosonjit, known as "Ice," an independent candidate for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council in Yannawa district, revealed that she has been continuously visiting communities to study local problems. She noted that Yannawa faces recurring urgent issues, especially flooding caused by encroachment on waterways, which hinders government intervention. Solutions must be handled delicately, involving negotiations and fair compensation, as the affected groups are vulnerable.
She has set an urgent goal to push for the construction of a flood barrier around the community near the rice mill, currently a level 4 flood risk area in Bangkok. The area is a gap in the flood protection system, causing residents to face regular backflow and standing water after rainfall each year.
Ms. Hatkorn, a law graduate from Assumption University with experience in community consulting and as a campaign assistant for a national political party, said she will apply her legal knowledge to advance Bangkok’s work through the mechanism of "Create-Revise-Repeal" of Bangkok regulations as soon as she is elected.
Besides flooding and infrastructure issues such as stagnant water, electricity, and damaged sidewalks, Ms. Hatkorn proposed proactive policies to improve residents' quality of life in two key areas: unlocking private roads currently used publicly. At present, state agencies can only maintain utilities (drainage, lighting, waste collection) in public areas or condominium communities with exemptions. For private roads used as public routes, the government cannot maintain them. She plans to push new regulations allowing Bangkok to develop and maintain these areas to ensure community safety. She also proposes increasing the lunch subsidy for child development centers to 32 baht per child to enhance nutrition and reduce parents’ living costs, collaborating with both public and private sectors. Additionally, she advocates expanding green spaces for pets and establishing vaccination programs for dogs, cats, and strays in the district, noting that over 70% of Yannawa's communities keep pets.
At the end, Ms. Hatkorn emphasized her commitment as an independent candidate unaffiliated with any political party, allowing transparent city governance without hidden agendas, prioritizing public and local interests. She said the Bangkok Council team must work with transparency and focus on citizens and local needs. She invited Bangkok residents to vote for the governor and council members on 28 June to shape the future and make Bangkok achievable.