Pattaya Mayoral Election: Profile of Beer Poramet Ngampichet, Re-elected Champion from We Love Pattaya Group

Pattaya mayoral election: Profile of "Beer Poramet Ngampichet," the incumbent champion from the We Love Pattaya group, leading by a wide margin over the Orange Party candidate.

On 28 June 2026, after reporters covered the atmosphere during vote counting for the Pattaya mayoral and city council elections, at 21:36 (with 96.46% counted), unofficial results showed Poramet Ngampichet, the incumbent from We Love Pattaya, leading with 19,319 votes. Second was Itthiwat Watanasathsorn from the People's Party with 11,044 votes, followed by Sakchai Tangho with 1,033 votes, Suaynee Charoensuk with 263 votes, and Itthipol Nethiyakup Singkornkaew with 182 votes.

Out of 80,196 registered voters, 33,178 voted (41.37%). Valid ballots numbered 31,841 (95.97%), spoiled ballots were 1.69%, and 776 ballots (2.34%) were abstentions.

Later, Poramet Ngampichet of the We Love Pattaya group (incumbent) officially declared victory in this election, expressing gratitude for the public's votes that enabled him to defend his title. Sonthaya Kunplome and many others joined to congratulate him on this electoral win.

Profile of Poramet Ngampichet, the incoming Pattaya mayor.

Poramet Ngampichet (Beer), born 29 November 1972, is a politician and heir of the influential Ngampichet family. He is the son of Dr. Santasak Jaroon Ngampichet, former Deputy Minister of Public Health and former mayor of Pattaya.

Education background. Master's degree in Finance from California State University, San Bernardino, 1994–1995 (recognized for scholastic achievement, Beta Gamma Sigma); Bachelor's degree in Finance from the same university, 1993–1994; Associate degree from Chaffey College, USA, 1991–1992; completed high school at Assumption Commercial College and junior high at Assumption Sriracha.

Poramet completed numerous courses, including: Advanced Strategic Executive Course on Narcotics Control (NBS PPOS) Class 2/2020; Politics and Governance in Democracy for Senior Executives Class 15 (PPR15); Advanced Political and Electoral Development Class 4 (PTS4); Public Speaking and Personality Development at Burapha University, Class 7/2002; Provincial Administrative Organization Council Member Course at the College of Local Administration, Class 7/2001; Senior Local Executive Course Class 1/2002 at Thammasat University Democracy Studies Center; New Dimensions for Thai Politicians: Enhancing New Politicians' Efficiency, 2001, Faculty of Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, among others.

Political positions.

• 1997–1998: Secretary to the Tourism Committee, House of Representatives.
• 1997–2000: Assistant to the Member of Parliament for Chonburi Province (Mr. Santasak Ngampichet).
• 1999–2000: Academic officer for the Tourism Committee, House of Representatives.
• 2000–2004: Member of the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization Council, Bang Lamung District.
• 2001–2004: Academic officer for the Finance, Banking, and Financial Institutions Committee, House of Representatives.
• 2004: Advisor to the Mayor of Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization.
• 2005–2006: Assigned to the Secretariat of the Prime Minister (coordinating financial operations).
• 2006: Member of Parliament for Chonburi Province, District 8, Thai Rak Thai Party (nullified).
• 2011: Advisor to the Strategic Committee for a Livable Tourist City, Pattaya.
• 2011–2013: Member of Parliament for Chonburi Province, District 7, Palang Chon Party.
• 2011–2013: Vice Chairman of the Finance, Banking, and Financial Institutions Committee.
• 2011–2013: Member of the Industry Committee.
• 2012: Vice Chairman of the Credit Bureau Subcommittee.
• 2012: Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee for Assistance, Relief, and Economic Recovery for Flood Victims.
• 2012: Spokesperson for the Committee reviewing the Draft Constitution Amendment of the Kingdom of Thailand (specific edition and year not specified).
• 2012: Special Committee member reviewing the Draft Act on the Kalyaniwattana Music Institute.
• 2012: Advisor to the Special Subcommittee on Flood Management in Bangkok and the Eastern Region.
• 2012: Special Committee member investigating facts about the installation of CCTV cameras.
• 2012: Executive Committee member of the Thai National Delegation to the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).
• 2012: Vice Chairman of the Special Committee reviewing the Draft Act on the Parliamentary Members' Welfare Fund, Act Number 5.
• 2012: Special Committee member reviewing the Draft Credit Card Act.
• 2013: Special Committee member reviewing the Draft Act authorizing the Ministry of Finance to borrow funds for developing national transport infrastructure.
• 2013: Coordinator of the House of Representatives (Government Whip).
• 2014: Member of Parliament for Chonburi Province, District 7, Palang Chon Party (nullified).
• 2018–2019: Deputy Mayor of Pattaya.
• 2019–2022: Assistant Minister attached to the Ministry of Culture (during the tenure of Minister Itthipol Kunplome).
• 2022–present (2026): Serving as Mayor of Pattaya.