BANGKOK — 7 May 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he intends to continue his work after residents acknowledged improvements in the capital’s administration during his four-year term, although he admitted the city’s performance was “not yet 100%”.
Speaking on Wednesday at Bangkok City Hall during the final executive meeting of his administration’s term, Chadchart thanked officials and staff for their dedication throughout the past four years.
The meeting was attended by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) executives, Permanent Secretary Narong Ruangsri, directors from all 50 district offices, senior officials and related staff.
“This is the final meeting of this administration. Thank you for working together. I have been very happy,” Chadchart told the meeting.
“I believe Bangkok has many capable people who work very well. Over the past four years, I have not been biased, but the public has told us that our work has improved. Many of our achievements have addressed people’s needs, but they are still not 100%, so we must continue.”
Chadchart gave himself a performance rating of five out of 10, while awarding his team eight out of 10, thanking them for their consistent efforts and urging officials not to lower their guard during the transition period.
He said the city’s homelessness situation had improved through projects such as the “Im Jai House” shelter programme, which still had capacity to accept more people, especially as economic conditions remained difficult.
He also warned officials to maintain existing regulations on street vendors during the administrative transition, saying some traders might attempt to exploit loopholes while awaiting a new administration.
With the rainy season approaching, Chadchart instructed agencies to review flood prevention measures and closely inspect construction projects that could worsen flooding, including Orange Line rail works along Ratchadamnoen Road and projects near Banthat Thong Road.
He said flooding had already occurred at 12 locations across Bangkok and stressed the need for preventive measures, including accelerated drainage and canal dredging during periods of heavy rainfall.
The governor also ordered the Drainage and Sewerage Department to speed up delayed construction projects, particularly the Thonburi wastewater collection and treatment system, saying residents had been heavily affected.
On foreign birth registrations, Chadchart urged district offices to tighten oversight and review whether registration procedures were sufficiently strict, especially in districts recording unusually high numbers of registrations.
Ahead of upcoming elections, Chadchart instructed all officials to remain politically neutral.
“We must build public confidence in the elections as much as possible,” he said. “Whether it is the Bangkok governor election or council elections, everything must be handled equally. We must maintain neutrality and avoid favouritism.”
