On the 21st of Feb. The executive committee of the Ministry of Interior consists of General Anupong Paochinda Minister of the Interior, along with Mr. Suthipong Julcharoen Permanent Secretary for the Interior Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosoom Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Interior and Mr. Prayoon Ratanasenee Director-General of the Department of Local Government Promotion had a meeting to discuss with Mr. Kittipong Boriboon Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission of Thailand on the readiness of the elections for the Bangkok governor and the mayor of Pattaya City Then, Mr. Kittipong revealed that today’s discussions to inquire regarding the readiness of both the Election Commission and UT, which both sides are ready. As for determining the date of the election We have to wait for the cabinet meeting to approve the election. Then the Election Commission will meet to determine the date of the elections for the Bangkok Governor and the Pattaya Mayor.
For the timing of the election of the Bangkok governor and the mayor of Pattaya City Elections are expected to take place on Sunday, May 22 or May 29, with the timeline set that on March 8, the Interior Ministry will propose a timeline for further elections. Cabinet for further approval Then, on March 9-11, the Secretariat The Cabinet will inform the Election Commission of the Council of Ministers’ resolutions and from March 21-31, the Election Commission will announce an election. After that, within 5 days will start applying. which will have a meeting to divide the constituencies Bangkok will have a total of 50 SAO members from 50 administrative districts, while Pattaya has 24 members of the city council and 1 city mayor. A model for demarcation of 3 districts will be proposed from the Election Commission of Chonburi Province for further consideration.
It is the latest step in preparing for the election of the Bangkok Governor and the Pattaya Mayor. that has been vacant since 2014, even when there are local elections in 2021, whether it is the election of the president of the Provincial Administrative Organization, the Provincial Administrative Organization Council, the chairman of the sub-district administrative organization, the sub-district council, and the municipality president And the municipal council left only the Bangkok Governor and the Pattaya City Mayor. until there was a voice asking from the political party that The election of the Bangkok governor has become a complex mystery. even though it’s regarding the people of Bangkok It is not a personal matter of any authority. Should be clear, not keep the trump card waiting to see when the advantage – disadvantage and then make a decision. until much time has passed The Cabinet should expedite the conclusion that the date of the election will be agreed upon.
