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Chadchart Sets Timeline for Bangkok Governor Resignation on May 18-19, Currently Preparing Documents, Will Announce Re-election Bid with Team and Policy Platform on May 28

Bangkok Governor Chadchart will submit his resignation May 18-19, then announce his re-election bid and policy platform on May 28 after attending his son's graduation in the US.

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On May 15, 2025, at Bangkok City Hall, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt addressed reports of his imminent resignation, stating: "I have not yet submitted a resignation letter from my position as Bangkok Governor, but I have prepared one to submit to Prime Minister Anuptin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister Anuptin on May 18-19." He continued: "After that, I will fly to the United States to attend my son's graduation. On May 28, I will file to run for Bangkok Governor again, and on the same day I will introduce my team, present my accomplishments over the past four years, and outline the policies I will continue to pursue."

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