Claims by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that it has to delay the long-awaited Bangkok governor election out of concern over possible political turmoil are utter nonsense. Prime Minister Prayut recently told the media the government is "still looking for an appropriate time" for the pivotal election, which has been put on hold since he staged a coup in 2014.
Chadchart Sittipunt, a former prime ministerial candidate of the opposition Pheu Thai Party, still leads other potential candidates in the upcoming Bangkok governor election in a popularity survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
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A Bangkok gubernatorial election is likely to be organised next year if the internal security situation eases and the capital is ready to hold the poll, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday.
Last Sunday, more than 27.3 million or 74.5% of eligible voters turned up in force at polling booths to exercise their right to vote, choosing chairs and members of tambon administrative organisations (TAOs).