"Poramet Ngampichet" (name of candidate) Tags: [politician, candidate, Pattaya mayoral election] He expressed gratitude for all votes after taking the lead over his competitors but has not yet declared victory. He highlighted his plan calledTags: [election, vote counting, gratitude] "Pattaya Version 2"Tags: [policy, development plan, Pattaya] to elevate Pattaya as a world-class tourist city with international quality of life.Tags: [urban development, tourism, quality of life]
28 Jun 2026 GMT+7Tags: [date, event] Mr. Poramet NgampichetTags: [politician, candidate] The Pattaya mayoral candidate from the We Love Pattaya group revealed after the initial vote count that the preliminary results are a positive sign, with him currently leading. However, he cannot yet declare victory as the counting is not complete. He thanked all voters for their trust in the We Love Pattaya team.Tags: [election, vote counting, gratitude, Pattaya]
Poramet stated that the early vote count reflects that the hard work over the past period has been well received by the public. Nevertheless, official results must be awaited before declaring victory. He also thanked everyone who voted and supported his campaign. He noted that regardless of the election outcome, he deeply appreciates the public's trust. Throughout his political career, which includes nine election campaigns at both national and local levels, he has experienced both successes and setbacks, but every vote is a vital encouragement.Tags: [election, public trust, political career, gratitude]
If entrusted to continue managing Pattaya, he plans to proceed under the concept of "Pattaya Version 2," aiming to elevate Pattaya to a world-class tourist city with an international standard of living. He intends to add international-level activities and festivals to generate income and expand the city's image beyond a nightlife destination, transforming it into a Music City, Sport City, Wellness City, and also promoting it as a Film City and a center of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).Tags: [urban development, tourism, international festivals, EEC, Pattaya]
Regarding infrastructure development, Poramet said he will systematically address flooding within four years by constructing a large drainage tunnel on South Pattaya Road. He will also push for building a second waste incinerator and support installing electric vehicle charging stations to drive the city toward a low-carbon society.Tags: [infrastructure, flood control, waste management, electric vehicles, environmental policy]
To improve quality of life, he will promote public health screening programs, doctor and nurse home visit services, and animal welfare through neutering, vaccination, and establishing an animal protection network. Simultaneously, he will focus on senior citizens' quality of life via senior schools, happiness centers, and parenting schools.Tags: [public health, animal welfare, elderly care, community services]
In education, he plans to promote Project-Based Learning, expand access to upper secondary education in Pattaya municipal schools, advance the "Pattaya Kids Must Learn to Swim" initiative, and support sports activities aligned with the Sport City policy.Tags: [education, Project-Based Learning, sports development]
Moreover, he aims to drive the city toward becoming a Smart City by using technology to enhance administrative efficiency and transparency. This includes expanding CCTV coverage in high-risk areas citywide and linking the system to Pattaya Connect to improve safety for residents and tourists.Tags: [Smart City, technology, public safety, CCTV, Pattaya Connect]
Poramet concluded by emphasizing the importance of developing the Na Kluea, Jomtien, and Koh Larn areas by building on local identity, promoting traditional fishing livelihoods, and fostering a creative economy to propel Pattaya toward becomingTags: [regional development, local culture, fisheries, creative economy] a world-class tourist cityTags: [tourism, city status] alongside sustainable international-quality living standards.Tags: [sustainability, quality of life]
At 21:36 (counted 96.46%), unofficial results show that Poramet Ngampichet, the incumbent from the We Love Pattaya group, leads with 19,319 votes. In second place is Ittiwat Watthanasatsorn from the People's Party with 11,044 votes, followed by Sakchai Tangho with 1,033 votes, Suainy Charoensuk with 263 votes, and Ittipol Nethiyakup Singkhornkaew with 182 votes.Tags: [election results, vote count, candidates]
Out of 80,196 registered voters, 33,178 cast ballots (41.37%). Valid votes totaled 31,841 (95.97%), spoiled ballots were 1.69%, and 776 ballots (2.34%) were blank.Tags: [voter turnout, election statistics, spoiled ballots]