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Chadchart sets out work plan

From Bangkok Post · () English

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  • Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt pledged a 100-day program to address key city issues.
  • The plan focuses on tackling air pollution, flooding, and improving transparency.
  • It also aims to implement 261 campaign policies and prioritize issues like the On Nut waste incineration plant.

Newly elected Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has outlined a comprehensive 100-day program aimed at addressing critical urban challenges and implementing his campaign promises. Following the official certification of his election victory, Mr. Chadchart met with the Bangkok Metropolitan Council to pledge collaborative efforts.

Thanking Bangkok voters, Mr Chadchart said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve another term and praised the EC for certifying the results promptly.

— Chadchart SittipuntExpressing gratitude after his election certification.

The governor emphasized that his administration's initial 100 days will be dedicated to integrating his 261 campaign policies into the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's strategic plan. The program will concentrate on four core areas: people, systems, the economy, and transparency. High priority will be given to pressing issues such as PM2.5 air pollution and persistent flooding problems that affect the city.

He said work would begin immediately, with the first 100 days devoted to incorporating his 261 campaign policies into the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's strategic plan to ensure their effective implementation.

— Chadchart SittipuntDetailing the focus of his first 100 days in office.

Further priorities include the On Nut waste incineration plant and addressing groundwater seepage at a Purple Line tunnel construction site near Wongwian Yai. Mr. Chadchart also indicated that unresolved issues from the election campaign, including allegations of sexual harassment, will be examined by authorities based on evidence. Other ongoing reviews involve a running track project, the waste incineration plant, and migrant worker policies.

The programme will focus on four areas -- people, systems, the economy and transparency -- while giving priority to pressing issues such as PM2.5 air pollution and flooding.

— Chadchart SittipuntOutlining the key areas of his 100-day program.

Governor Chadchart expressed gratitude to Bangkok voters and welcomed cooperation from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who personally congratulated him. The governor's immediate focus on tangible issues and policy implementation signals a proactive approach to governing the Thai capital.

Mr Chadchart also welcomed PM Anutin Charnvirakul's offer of cooperation, saying Mr Anutin had personally called to congratulate him.

— Chadchart SittipuntCommenting on inter-governmental cooperation.
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