Chaivatthana Sathavawichit of Pheu Thai Party Unveils Bangkok Governor Candidate, Promises May 5 Announcement Won't Disappoint
Pheu Thai party MP Chaivatthana Sathavawichit teased the unveiling of the party's Bangkok Governor candidate on May 5, hinting he may be the nominee with promises of a special announcement that won't disappoint voters.
On May 2, 2025, Chaivatthana Sathavawichit, a Pheu Thai party-list MP, addressed reports of being a candidate for Bangkok Governor, asking the public to tune in on May 5 for the official unveiling of the party's mayoral candidate and campaign policies. He promised a special May 5 promotion guaranteeing Bangkok residents won't be disappointed. According to reports, Sathavawichit, also known as Dr. Joe, is part of the Move Forward party's modern economics team with expertise in data strategy and fintech. His most recent position was deputy director of the Bank of Thailand's corporate strategy unit. In the 2023 election, Move Forward ranked him 15th on the party list, and in 2025 he ranks 18th—a significantly high position ensuring his certain election to parliament.
