Bangkok Governor Election 2026: Chatchat's team entered Stadium One war room. Tosak revealed readiness to push forward 200 policies immediately within the first 100 days if Chatchat continues as governor, emphasizing not to assume the existence of an Agong system.
On 28 June 2026, reporters reported the atmosphere at Stadium One on Banthat Thong Road, Bangkok, which served as the war room for monitoring vote counts. Chatchat Sitthiphan, candidate for Governor of Bangkok. At 17:00, Chatchat's team gradually arrived to unofficially monitor the vote count, including: Tosak Chokmongkol Former advisor chairman to the Governor of Bangkok. Twida Kamolwet Former Deputy Governor of Bangkok. Witsanu Subsomphon Former Deputy Governor of Bangkok. Sanon Wangsangbun Former Deputy Governor of Bangkok and Pornprom Wikitseth Former advisor to the Governor of Bangkok.
Tosak revealed that today’s election problem was rain falling during the last two hours before polls closed, but from surveys in the morning, some districts were more lively than in the afternoon, so turnout is expected to exceed 50%. Regarding expectations that Chatchat would receive more votes than last time, he said they hope so, because if the vote count is the same, it would mean less work done than before. They hope for a higher vote count. Today, Chatchat's team gathered here. The next four years are important, as Bangkok will change greatly both externally and internally, so everyone must help make the city hopeful.
Reporters asked about earlier criticisms regarding the Agong system. But with Chatchat leading in polls, it seems to have had no effect. Tosak said, In politics, focusing on rhetoric yields no benefit. If the intention is to work, results will come to the candidate. But many candidates focus on rhetoric, which reduces substance. Our team has done homework, is active on the ground, and relies on real data. We know how to drive work forward. Over the past four years, the foundation has been laid. From now on, we will run and leap beyond all pending issues—corruption systems and management systems that need serious expansion. All parties, including agencies and the government, must cooperate.
When asked, what the first action would be if Chatchat is re-elected governor, Tosak replied they have already prepared everything for the first 100 days, with over 200 items to implement, including short-, medium-, and long-term plans clearly written and ready to be launched immediately.
Regarding deputy governor positions and other executive roles, legal issues remain, but matters have been sent to the Ministry of Interior. When the Bangkok draft is combined with the Ministry of Interior's draft, it will be the government’s draft, while the parliament will have its own draft, likely to be merged there. They expect the number of deputy governors to remain the same. Whether personnel will change is not yet discussed. Everyone is capable of working, with new generations encouraged to take roles, while they step back behind the scenes. Whether Tosak will return as advisory chairman depends on Chatchat, who appoints.
On the question, of how he would reshape his image if appointed advisor after being accused of the Agong regime, Tosak said he would like to do so if given the chance. The current system is Chatchat’s frontline, with deputy governors, advisors, and secretaries forming the back office. The proposed law would increase their number and enhance decentralization. So, do not think of it as an Agong system; it is a new system devised by Chatchat and likely unprecedented elsewhere.
Regarding concerns that if reappointed he might face attacks again, Tosak said politics is like that, and it cannot be predicted, but the system must be well organized. He emphasized that future administrative processes will be clearer. Whether to file legal complaints will be decided later. On corruption allegations used against them during campaigning, Tosak said there were two or three issues. Following government criteria, their authority covers only discipline and violations. Political or criminal issues might involve other agencies. He stressed they only do what their authority allows.
Asked about Krist Potranan, list MP from the Economic Party, revealing in a LINE group to vote for number 9 and the team’s council candidates, Tosak said the message was circulated but he was not the first sender. It is an internal matter that can be shared.
Meanwhile, Twida said she had not yet checked all polls and only saw some results. Counting was partial so far, but the poll results were good and she felt pleased people still liked Chatchat, seeing some achievements from his work. Whoever wins today, they hope the work can be adapted well. Regarding deputy governor positions, she is not yet sure, as last time she learned of Chatchat’s approach only around 21:00 on counting day. So she must wait, as Chatchat does not make casual statements—he waits until confident before approaching anyone. When asked if she would be willing to return as deputy governor if asked, Twida replied she is part of the policy team and understands the aims, so if Chatchat chooses her again, she would not refuse.
At 18:50, Chatchat arrived at Stadium One war room to monitor unofficial vote counts and prepare for a press conference.